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Nebraska Association of Public Employees/AFSCME 61

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Nebraska Association of Public Employees/AFSCME 61

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NAPE/AFSCME 61 is proud to represent more than 9,000 State of Nebraska employees. Call 402.486.3911 for info.

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The Nebraska Association of Public Employees/AFSCME 61 is a union comprised of Nebraska public sector employees.

10/30/2026

Our State of Nebraska negotiations team was back at the bargaining table today discussing appendix agreements with DHHS, NDOT, and NDVA. We’ll be back at the table on Wednesday and will email an update on our progress to members next week.

10/28/2026

Do you want to learn your rights in the workplace? Are you ready to become a leader? Join us for our NAPE/AFSCME Leadership Training weekend in Lincoln on December 12 & 13. Learn more and sign up in the comments.

10/28/2026

During the summer, we welcomed two new Field Representatives to our staff! Erica Koppenhoefer and Suzanne Ogilvie will protect the rights of our members, organize new members, help develop member leaders, and much more to support our union. Get to know Erica and Suzanne in the comments!

10/26/2026

🚨Member Victory Alert 🚨
When our member was denied overtime pay, our field and legal teams went to work. We prevailed, and our member was paid the overtime he was owed. Learn more in the comments to ensure you are paid properly when working overtime!

10/23/2026

Members of our contract negotiations team were in Chadron, North Platte, and Scottsbluff this week to update union members on our progress at the bargaining table. We’ll host a statewide virtual update on Monday, October 26 at 7pm central/6pm mountain. Registration link in the comments.

10/21/2026

🎉Congratulations to René Botts on her retirement! 🎉
A union activist through and through, René leaves our union stronger than ever. Learn more about René's career and union activism in the comments.

10/19/2026

🚨Member Victory Alert - Wrongful Termination Overturned🚨
When our member's employment was terminated without due process and without just cause, our legal and field teams went to work. A hearing officer ruled in our member's favor and reinstated him back to work with back wages and benefits!

10/15/2026

Our State of Nebraska and Nebraska Department of Education negotiations teams were at the bargaining table today in a very rainy Lincoln. Check your email on Friday for the latest updates and attend an upcoming meeting to learn more about our progress. Schedule in the comments.

10/14/2026

Election Day is November 3, and early voting is happening now. Our Government Affairs Committee interviewed 44 candidates running for elected office. Review our voter guide to make informed decisions as we work to elect pro-worker candidates, especially to the Nebraska Legislature.

10/13/2026

We’ve united and grown our union membership to a record high, which gives us the power to stand up and defend our rights when necessary. Our union has litigation pending before the Nebraska Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Court, and Commission of Industrial Relations to protect our members’ rights on the job. Learn more in the comments.

Address

1230 O Street, Ste 120
Lincoln, NE
68508

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.napeafscme.org/

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