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For workers returning to offices during the pandemic, it is important to ensure the “3 D’s”: distancing, deterrence, and disinfection. It is important to ensure

NAPE member Michelle Sides faced a workplace nightmare when a DHHS client began harassing her. The client left more than 100 threatening messages on her

The COVID-19 pandemic has been disruptive in countless ways, not least with regard to our normal work routines. As the pandemic took hold, NAPE stood

After July 1, 2020 over eight thousand Nebraska state workers will have more money in their pockets. The 2019-2021 labor contract with the State of

Our union fights to protect the rights of State of Nebraska workers through our negotiated grievance process. The grievance process is the way in which

NAPE member Mike Andrews started his new job as a DMV Licensing Services Examiner I on November 21, 2019.  Mike successfully completed his initial probationary

One of the most important functions of NAPE is to bargain with the State of Nebraska on behalf of thousands of workers who keep the

If you missed our webinar on June 16 regarding returning to work, working from home, and upcoming contract negotiations, you can watch it here. The

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has not slowed down NAPE efforts to enforce our contract and to advocate for our member rights. NAPE members have filed

In September 2018, NAPE began a reorganization in order to transform our union into a strong, active, member driven organization. We have an entirely new

Meet Organizer Reed Underwood! Reed joins NAPE having recently completed a master’s degree in Education Studies at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. While at UNL,

NAPE members have the right to a safe working environment and proper personal protective equipment while performing their jobs under our contract. As coronavirus restrictions

When congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act, it was designed to allow workers access to 80 hours of paid sick leave for COVID-19

NelNet gets $35/hour to process Unemployment Claims Click here to send Governor Ricketts a message. Governor Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Labor signed an

Click Here to Send a Letter to Your Member of Congress Right now, front-line public service workers – health care workers, corrections officers, custodians and

If you were unable to join us for our town hall webinar on April 20, a recording is available below. For the password, please see

Please call Governor Ricketts’ office at 402-471-2244 and tell him that you support NAPE and state workers. On April 15, NAPE leaders delivered nearly 1,700

Click here to sign a petition to Governor Ricketts! On April 9, NAPE Chairperson Deb Strudl (DHHS, Lincoln) delivered a letter to Governor Pete Ricketts

A new federal law enacted in response to the coronavirus crisis creates a temporary right to paid leave. Employees of the State of Nebraska, State

NAPE Steward Nancy Gamboa has worked for DHHS for nearly 32 years, and currently works at the Scottsbluff Customer Service Center. Nancy knows how difficult