This site last updated on April 26, 2010

These questions/answers refer only to employees covered by the NAPE/AFSCME and State of Nebraska Labor Contract and are addressed in a broad format. Employees are encouraged to contact their agency for the most accurate information, as answers may be agency dependent.  

1. Where do I get the forms to file a grievance for a State employee covered by the NAPE/AFSCME Labor Contract??

The form can be obtained by contacting a NAPE/AFSCME union steward, or by contacting the NAPE/AFSCME business office at 5625 "O" Street, Suite 10, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510, at telephone number 402-486-3911, or on this Web Site under Grievance Procedures, but not on State time or using State equipment.

2. Where do I get the forms to file a grievance for a State employee covered by the Classified System Personnel Rules and Regulations?

The forms can be obtained by contacting your agency Personnel/Human Resources office or the AS – Employee Relations Division office at 402-471-4104, which is located on first floor of the Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509, or on this web site under Grievance Procedures, but not on State time or using State equipment.

3. Where can I get a copy of the NAPE/AFSCME Labor Contract?

Your supervisor or agency Personnel/Human Resources office will have a copy available for you to review or the contract may be accessed on this web site, but not on State time or using State equipment. You may also contact the NAPE/AFSCME business office at 5625 O Street, Suite 10, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510, at telephone number 402-486-3911 to request a copy.

4. Is my position covered by a Labor Contract or the Classified System Personnel Rules and Regulations?

Generally speaking, positions which are supervisory, general management, confidential or temporary are excluded from the Labor Contract. To verify your position status, please see your agency Personnel/Human Resources contact person or you may call the AS – Employee Relations Division office at 471-4104.

5. How do I appeal a position classification decision?

If an employee covered by the NAPE/AFSCME Labor Contract does not agree with the classification decision of the Administrator of Classification and Compensation of AS - State Personnel, they may appeal to the Classification Appeal Panel.  The appeal form may be obtained from the AS - Employee Relations office and must be forwarded to the Classification Appeal Panel via the AS - Employee Relations office within 15 work days from receipt of the decision of the Administrator of Classification and Compensation of DAS State Personnel. This may be initiated ONLY if the action had an immediate adverse financial impact (reduction in pay) on the employee.  The Classification Appeal Panel members shall be limited to a choice to either recommend upholding the decision of the Administrator of the AS - State Personnel Classification and Compensation Section, or to recommend granting the employee the reclassification sought.  The Classification Appeal Panel provides their findings, conclusions, and recommended decision to the State Personnel Director.  The State Personnel Director makes the final decision.

6. If I leave employment with the State (not related to discipline issues) and then return to a position covered by the NAPE/AFSCME Labor Contract, what happens to my service date and unpaid sick time.

Former State employees returning to a NAPE/AFSCME Labor Contract covered position on or after July 1, 2001, after a break in service of less than five (5) calendar years will have their accumulated unpaid sick leave balance restored. The employee’s service date will be adjusted for the period of absence. The employee’s vacation and sick leave earning rate will also be adjusted, and the new rate of earning will be based on the adjusted service date.

7. How much of a pay raise do I receive if my position is reclassified to a higher salary grade?

Pay increases for upward classification changes will be calculated in the same manner as provided in Section 11.8 for promotions.  The employee shall receive a 5% increase for a reclassification where the new classification’s minimum rate of pay is equal to or greater than 7.5% but less than 15% above the minimum rate of pay of the classification which the employee occupied prior to reclassification; 7.5% for reclassifications where the new classification’s minimum rate of pay is equal to or greater than 15% but less than 22.5% above the minimum rate of pay of the classification which the employee occupied prior to reclassification; or 10% for reclassifications where the new classification’s minimum rate of pay is equal to or greater than 22.5% above the minimum rate of pay of the classification which the employee occupied prior to reclassification. 

The employee’s salary shall be at least at the minimum rate of pay for the new classification.  In no case, shall the employee be paid more than the maximum rate of pay of the new classification. 

8. Who do I contact if I have questions concerning health and life insurance benefits?

You may contact the AS – Employee Benefits office at 402-471-4443.