172 New Members Joined Our Union During 4,000 Forward Week
NAPE/AFSCME welcomed 172 state employees as new members of our union during 4,000 Forward Week! From July 20-24, our Volunteer Member Organizers visited more than 30 worksites across Nebraska and […]
Union Members Unite to Protect Public Services Amid State Budget Crisis
On July 8, 2026, the Governor issued a memo to all state agency heads directing them to reduce their budget for the current fiscal year by an additional 5%. This […]
Volunteer Member Organizers Help Strengthen Our Union
During July, NAPE/AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers (VMOs) visited more than 30 worksites across Nebraska to talk with state employees about their priorities for upcoming contract negotiations. More than 1,300 state […]
Meet Your 2027-2029 Contract Negotiations Teams
The NAPE/AFSCME Board of Directors appointed members to our contract negotiations teams at our Contract Negotiations Summit in Lincoln. Members were appointed to serve for negotiations for our 2027-2029 biennium […]
Lawmakers Hold Hearing On Whitehall Facility & YRTCs
When the Nebraska Legislature considered a bill this past legislative session that would have harmed youth in state custody by forcing a cascading series of transfers between facilities and the […]
District Court Orders Supplemental Briefs in Remote Work Case
In April, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the terms and conditions of remote work assignments are a mandatory subject of bargaining, and the State of Nebraska must bargain in […]
Scottsbluff Leadership Training – August 29 & 30
Do you want to become a leader in your workplace, get more involved in your union, and learn about your rights on the job? Then register here for an upcoming […]
Labor Day Celebration & Negotiations Kickoff – Tuesday, September 8
All union members, family, friends, and supporters are invited to join us for our 2026 Labor Day celebration and contract negotiations kickoff in Lincoln on Tuesday, September 8 from 5-6:30pm […]
Grab A Goodie Bag During 4,000 Forward Week: July 20-24
July 20-24 is NAPE/AFSCME 4,000 Forward Week! Our Volunteer Member Organizers will visit worksites all across Nebraska to pass out goodie bags and talk with you about your priorities for […]
Members to Gather For Contract Negotiations Summit July 31-August 2
From July 31-August 2, NAPE/AFSCME union members will gather in Lincoln for our 2026 Contract Negotiations Summit. Members in attendance will discuss priorities, review member survey results, and develop our […]