District Court Judge Rules in Favor of Probationary Union Members
When a new state employee is hired, they serve an initial probationary period of six months. The initial probationary period is a time for the employee and management to determine […]
Richardson County Citizens Attend Road Workers Contract Forum, CIR Trial Set for January 8
Sixteen NAPE/AFSCME union members who work for the Richardson County Roads Department have not seen a pay raise since 2022. The elected Richardson County Commissioners have refused to agree to […]
Fremont Social Services Worker Prevails in Overtime Grievance
NAPE/AFSCME member Melissa Rector has worked for DHHS in Fremont as a Social Services Worker for more than seven years, processing SNAP benefits and working with the energy assistance program. […]
Kearney DHHS Member Successfully Enforces Flex Time and Overtime Contract Provisions
NAPE/AFSCME member Jennifer Carper, a 29-year veteran Social Services Worker with DHHS in Kearney, enforced her rights by challenging an unjust discipline regarding overtime. Because overtime is approved for her […]
Department of Economic Development Reaches Majority Union Membership
State of Nebraska employees are becoming union members in record numbers, and the list of workplaces with majority membership continues to grow. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) recently […]
What To Watch During the 2026 Nebraska Legislative Session
The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature will convene for its short session on January 7, 2026. When State Senators return to Lincoln for the sixty-day session, their most important job will be […]
Union Members Call on Legislature to Protect Public Services
NAPE/AFSCME union members gathered in the Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda on December 2 to call on the legislature to protect public services. When the legislature reconvenes for its short session […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Remote Work Case
On December 2, the Nebraska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in one of the most important public sector collective bargaining cases in nearly two decades. Our union filed suit in […]
“We Are Nebraska: Protect Public Services” Work Site Visits Continue Through December
After launching our campaign “We Are Nebraska: Protect Public Services,” our NAPE/AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers (VMOs) have been visiting worksites across the state to encourage members to speak out about […]
Richardson County Roads Members to Host Community Forum on December 11
NAPE/AFSCME union members who work for the Richardson County Highway Department will host a community forum on Thursday, December 11 at Prichard Auditorium in Falls City at 6:30pm. Our members […]