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Extra Money in Your Paycheck?

Did you see extra money in your paycheck this week? That’s because state employees like you came together as AFSCME Local 4041 to fight for and win longevity pay and retention bonuses!

What do you want to see in our next contract?

This fall we are starting negotiations on our next contract, and we need to hear from you! Click below to fill out your bargaining survey!

What is Union Organizing?

Organizing a union means talking to your coworkers about coming together to build power. Building power makes our union stronger and better able to deliver improvements to our working conditions.

Update for state employees from Gov. Sisolak

Governor Sisolak has issues the attached directives for Nevada state employees regarding paid administrative leave. Please continue to check with your department or agencies on individual workplace guidance. 

Updates for State Employees on Coronavirus

New developments have emerged with how the state of Nevada is dealing with the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus. Last night, Governor Sisolak gave updates for state employees and issued an emergency resolution to expand paid administrative leave for state employees. Governor Sisolak also directed state department directors to plan for closures of state offices, wind down in-person public services and move to online or phone services as soon as possible.

LMC Unit is Certified as AFSCME!

Today, the Labor, Maintenance and Custodial unit just became the next unit to receive certification as AFSCME for exclusive representation!

Information on Nevada Presidential Caucus and Preference Meeting

On Saturday February 22, Nevadans will have their say on who will occupy the White House for the next four years. Our union has not yet endorsed a candidate and we strongly encourage all members to participate in the Presidential selection process of their preferred political party. Read below for more information on the 2020 presidential caucus and nomination selection process.

AFSCME Local 4041 certified as exclusive representatives for three bargaining units

Nevada state employees are one step closer to the bargaining table as the Government Employee-Management Relations Board of the State of Nevada voted unanimously to certify the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 4041 as the exclusive representative for three bargaining units.

Local 4041 members stand up against overtime rule changes, and win

Last week, AFSCME Local 4041 members were victorious in opposing an overtime rule change that would greatly affect many state workers across Nevada.

Nevada state health care workers unite for change

Health care workers across Nevada are coming together in solidarity to make changes in our workplaces. The Professional Health Care unit is proud to continue the momentum in becoming the third unit to file for collective bargaining recognition as AFSCME Local 4041.

AFSCME Celebrates Nevada Day 2019

On Friday Oct 25th, Nevada Day was observed across the Battle Born State. Observed annually on the last Friday of October, Nevada Day celebrates Nevada statehood. On Saturday Oct 26th, AFSCME members participated in the annual Nevada Day parade in Carson City. On a cold, but sunny Saturday, AFSCME members and their families excitedly greeted parade-goers down Carson St.