The Nebraska Association of Public Employees, a member of the American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees, is in dispute with the Governor’s office after Governor Pillen revoked their right to telework.
Nape said in a press release that the Nebraska Commission on Industrial Relations (CIR) dismissed the union’s petition on July 11 of this year because of prohibited practices.
The union claims that the state of Nebraska violated state law by refusing to negotiate.
The CIR stated that the union filed the complaint in bad faith and ordered NAPE/AFSCME to pay the state’s attorney fees.
In a press release, Justin Hubly, the union’s executive director, said: “We have decided to appeal not to debate the merits of remote work, but to protect the rights of our members.
Right to negotiate and clarity from the Nebraska Supreme Court about when the state must negotiate terms and
“Conditions of Employment”.
In September, NAPE will begin negotiations on its next employment contract, which will run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The wording will emphasize that state employees will be allowed to work from home if this is efficient and effective.
Hubly and NAPE stated, “We are confident that we can work with the Governor to find a solution that will set the state of Nebraska up for success for years to come. We hope he will meet with us and end this litigation. When we work together, we are all better off.”
