Nebraska Association
of Public Employees

United Together
Across Nebraska

The Nebraska Association of Public Employees (AFSCME Local 61) is the union that proudly represents over 8,000 government workers throughout the State of Nebraska.

Latest News Articles

Union Members Begin Contract Negotiations With Rally in Lincoln

The night before the start of negotiations for our 2025-2027 union contracts, hundreds...

Central City NDOT Member Holds Management Accountable in Grievance Win

NAPE/AFSCME member Kitty Guthmiller, a Senior Highway Maintenance Worker in Central City prevailed...

40-year Member & Union Leader Advocates for Troubled Youth in Kearney

Robin Smith has worked for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) in...

Library Commission Surpasses Majority Membership

Our union has reached record-high membership and agencies and worksites across Nebraska continue...

NAPE/AFSCME 3,000 Strong United Together Leadership Conference – November 15-17

Are you a member interested in getting more involved in our union? Are...

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