Kearney Social Services Worker Ensures FMLA & Flex Time Requirements are Followed
Amy McCain (DHHS, Kearney) has been a state employee for over 20 years, and she has dedicated her decades of service to helping her fellow Nebraskans navigate economic assistance programs. […]
Layoff Rights Training to be Held in October & November
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has directed state code agencies to prepare to cut their budgets by 10% prior to the beginning of the legislative session in January. He has also […]
51 Year Veteran Corrections Nurse Wins Vacation Leave Grievance
NAPE/AFSCME member Elaine Serrell began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in April 1974. Elaine has been a state employee for so […]
Delegates Attend 46th Biennial Nebraska State AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention in Kearney
Thirteen NAPE/AFSCME members represented our union as delegates to the Nebraska State AFL-CIO’s 46th biennial constitutional convention in September. NAPE/AFSCME is the largest affiliated union of the affiliated locals and […]
Legal Action Filed Over Corrections Body Image Scanner Use
Our union has filed legal action against the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) to protect our right to negotiate the terms and conditions of employment. NDCS informed staff members […]
NAPE Welcomes Two New Staff to Our Field Team
Our union is excited to welcome two new staff members to our field team. Kelcy Johnson joins us as our Field Manager and Madeleine Hatler is our newest Field Representative. […]
Got Involved – Serve on a NAPE/AFSCME Committee
Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved in your union? Consider serving on one of our standing committees. Our standing committees meet to study issues, develop reports, […]
Leadership Training in Omaha – November 14 & 15
Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved in your union? Are you ready to serve your union as a worksite leader? Are you already a union steward […]
Membership Reaches New Record High, NAPE Launches 4,000 Forward Campaign
NAPE/AFSCME union membership reached another record high in August with membership surpassing 3,600 members for the first time. We embarked on a reorganization in 2018 with just 951 union members, […]
Delegate Assembly Adopts 2025-2027 Strategic Plan & Legislative Priorities
Union member delegates to the NAPE/AFSCME biennial delegate assembly adopted a new strategic plan and new legislative priorities for the 2025-2027 biennium. The Strategic Planning Committee was led by Amy […]