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The Union Difference: Furlough Reimbursement

With thousands of dollars back in our pockets, having a strong union makes a difference in what it means to be a state employee.

AFSCME Members Win Big in New Tentative Agreement

AFSCME Members win largest pay increase in decades, supplemental pay and additional days off in new tentative agreement with the State of Nevada.

We're fighting for stronger wages

This week our AFSCME Local 4041 Bargaining Team is in Carson City negotiating wages for our next contract. While this contract will only cover workers who are in certified bargaining units, what we accomplish at the bargaining table will affect wages for all state employees. How would a substantial wage increase affect you and your ability to serve Nevada? Share your story with us!

AFSCME Local 4041 Convention Awards

2022 and 2020 winners of AFSCME Local 4041convention awards.

Expanded Childcare Assistance – Apply Today!

Recently, Governor Steve Sisolak announced a $50 million dollar investment in childcare to help more working families across Nevada find the childcare they need. This investment expands access and eligibility for childcare assistance to more families.

Congratulations to our new Executive Board!

Congratulations to our new executive board, elected and sworn in at the 2022 Convention in April! Serving on our union executive board takes dedication and time – we are grateful to those who have stepped up to serve.

AFSCME Local 4041 2022 Primary Endorsements

Below is our list of endorsed candidates for the 2022 Nevada primary. We believe these candidates are the strongest pro-worker candidates and will support Nevada public employees.

Meet Janell Woodward, AFSCME's representative on the PEBP Board

“I wanted to serve on the PEBP Board as it is my passion to do what I can to make a difference in the healthcare coverage for state employees. I’m hoping to influence PEBP Board members to best benefit healthcare for state employees, especially those who struggle to even afford to use their healthcare benefits,” said Janell.

State Must Reimburse State Workers for Furloughs Now

In response to the Governor’s proposal to include back pay for state employees in the 2023 budget for furlough days taken in 2021, AFSCME Local 4041 released the following statement from Harry Schiffman, President, AFSCME Local 4041, and electrician at UNLV: “The Governor and Interim Finance Committee can and should use American Rescue Plan funds to reimburse state employees for furlough days now, not in next year’s budget.

AFSCME Certified Bargaining Units Win Additional Wage Increase

“Today is a huge victory for Nevada state employees. We appreciate the members of the Board of Examiners for respecting our contract and investing in Nevada state employees. Having a collective bargaining agreement allows us to make improvements to our lives, working conditions and the services our dedicated state employees provide to our communities. Workers in other bargaining units continue to organize towards unit certification as AFSCME Local 4041 so all workers can benefit from a strong contract,” said Harry Schiffman, president of AFSCME Local 4041 and an electrician at UNLV.

Free At-Home COVID Tests

Each household can now request four COVID-19 tests for free from the federal government. You can place your orders here: https://special.usps.com/testkits