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Congratulations to NAPE members who were elected as delegates to represent our local at the 47th AFSCME Convention in Chicago, Illinois this August!

Union Members Elect Delegates to 47th AFSCME Convention - Nebraska Association of Public Employees In May, NAPE/AFSCME members voted electronically to elect delegates to the 2026 AFSCME Delegate Assembly & Convention which will be held in Chicago, Illinois from August 16-21, 2026.  The AFSCME Delegate Assembly & Convention is the highest decision making body of our union. Every two years, delega...

At its spring meeting, our Board of Directors adopted a balanced budget for the eighth consecutive year, filled a vacancy, prepared for contract negotiations, established a new scholarship fund, and much more.

Board Adopts Balanced Budget, Plans for Negotiations at Spring Meeting - Nebraska Association of Public Employees The NAPE/AFSCME Board of Directors held its regular meeting in Lincoln on May 30. In accordance with our bylaws, Treasurer Amy Peters (DHHS, Lincoln) and Executive Director Justin Hubly presented the Board with a proposed budget in advance of the 2027 fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2026. For…

Have you been looking for an opportunity to help grow your union? Join us for our “4,000 Forward” Week from July 17-25. All union members are invited to participate in this incredible week of union strength and solidarity with fellow members from across the state! Register today using the link in the comments!

Become a Volunteer Member Organizer for Our “4,000 Forward Week” - July 17-25 - Nebraska Association of Public Employees Our union membership remains at a record high, and we set a goal to have 4,000 union members by the time we begin contract negotiations in September. We’re close to reaching our goal, and now is your chance to help our union grow so we have more power at the…

🚨 NAPE/AFSCME members 🚨 Don’t forget to cast your ballot for delegates to the 2026 AFSCME Convention. Members received an electronic ballot link via email and text message. The deadline to vote is May 29. Didn’t receive your ballot? Contact us at: [email protected]

2026 AFSCME Convention Delegate Nominations Due May 14, Vote May 18-29 - Nebraska Association of Public Employees Nominations for delegates to the 2026 AFSCME Delegate Assembly & Convention are now open through May 14, 2026. The 2026 AFSCME Delegate Assembly & Convention will be held in Chicago, Illinois from August 17-21, 2026.  NAPE members will elect seven delegates to represent our local at the 2026 AFSCME...

If you face unjust disciplinary action in the workplace, be sure to contact your union representative immediately to get advice and enforce your contract. That’s exactly what our member Aubreeann did, and she prevailed!

Omaha Behavioral Health Practitioner Prevails in Grievance to Protect Her Rights - Nebraska Association of Public Employees When NAPE/AFSCME member Aubreeann Patterson was facing potential unjust disciplinary action at work, she knew it was important to contact her union representative right away for help and guidance. Together, they prevailed and protected Aubreann’s rights. Aubreeann has been a Behavioral Health Prac...

Mike Zgud was a trailblazer in the Nebraska labor movement and will be remembered for his welcoming presence, strong leadership, and passion to improve the lives of his fellow Nebraskans. We miss our friend and brother, but we are so proud of the legacy he left.

We Remember Past NAPE/AFSCME President and Nebraska Labor Leader Mike Zgud - Nebraska Association of Public Employees In March, we lost a trailblazer, leader, and friend when former NAPE/AFSCME President Mike Zgud passed away. Mike’s family moved from Philadelphia to Cozad, Nebraska when he was a child, and he was a proud graduate of Cozad High School. Mike became a state employee with DHHS in 1980. Assigned…

Join us to make your voice heard for our next labor contract. You are invited to a town hall meeting near you to share your priorities. Can’t make it in person? Join us for a virtual town hall meeting on May 27. Registration link in the comments. Additional meetings continue in June.

Make Your Voice Heard, Attend a Contract Negotiations Town Hall Meeting - Nebraska Association of Public Employees NAPE/AFSCME union members will begin contract negotiations for our 2027-2029 labor contracts in September. Our union members determine our negotiations priorities democratically. We will begin our negotiations preparations by holding town hall meetings around the state and virtually throughout May a...

Did you miss our webinar on the state health insurance rate increases? Members are invited to watch a recording of the webinar on our website.

Are you ready to get more involved in our union? Register today for our summer Leadership Training in Omaha. Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait! Registration link in the comments.

Union Leaders Sharpen Skills, Next Leadership Training June 13-14 in Omaha - Nebraska Association of Public Employees Over 40 NAPE/AFSCME members came together for our spring Leadership Training in Lincoln in April to sharpen their skills to better serve their fellow union members as leaders in their workplace. New stewards took a deep dive into our labor contract and learned more about their rights. Returning stew...