Union Members Fight to Protect Public Services in State Budget
For months, NAPE/AFSCME union members have united to protect public services from drastic state budget cuts through our “We Are Nebraska” campaign. Union members have educated our fellow Nebraskans on […]
Whitehall, YRTC, and NCYF Members Unite to Protect Youth from Harmful Budget Cuts
Union members have united to oppose a plan in the Governor’s proposed budget that would harm vulnerable youth that our members serve at 24-hour youth facilities. Under the Governor’s proposal, […]
Supplemental Supreme Court Briefs Filed, District Court Holds Hearing on Remote Work
Our union and the State of Nebraska filed supplemental briefs at the Nebraska Supreme Court in our remote work/mandatory subject of bargaining case. The court ordered NAPE/AFSCME and the State […]
Support Richardson County Members at March 16 Wage Trial in Lincoln
Sixteen NAPE/AFSCME union members who work for the Richardson County Roads Department have not seen a pay raise since 2022 because the elected Richardson County Commissioners have refused to agree […]
Lincoln Regional Center Surpasses Majority Membership
It’s an exciting time for our union as membership has grown to another record high. With record membership, our voice grows stronger, and we’re getting ready to use that voice […]
Union Members Advocate & Win During 2026 Legislative Session
The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature’s short session is more than halfway complete, and NAPE/AFSCME union members have been active and advocating at the Capitol in Lincoln to make sure our voices […]
Members Lobby at Nebraska State AFL-CIO Legislative Conference
When NAPE/AFSCME members unite together to educate our state senators on important issues for state employees, we use the strongest voice we have to advocate for ourselves and the Nebraskans […]
Members Unite to Tell Dept of Education Health Care and Social Workers Are Professionals
Higher education is already too expensive, and now a new rule by the U.S. Department of Education would exclude nurses, social workers, and public health workers from being considered “professionals.” […]
New UNL Intern Joins NAPE/AFSCME Field Team this Spring
Say hello to the newest member of the NAPE/AFSCME staff! In January, our team welcomed Cassidy Bell as an intern for this spring. Cassidy, a sophomore at the University of […]
Union Members Unite to Protect Public Services During 2026 Legislative Session
The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature began its short session on January 7, and the Governor introduced his proposed budget for consideration on January 15. Union members have united to protect public […]