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AFSCME Local 4041 Takes Legal Action Against Governor Joe Lombardo for Violations to State Employee Collective Bargaining Rights

Members of AFSCME Local 4041 filed two legal actions on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, against Governor Joe Lombardo for violating state employee collective bargaining rights, enshrined in state law as NRS 288.

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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

Wage Arbitration Win!

In December 2021, an arbitrator released his decision in favor of AFSCME Local 4041 over wage increases for certified bargaining units for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

AFSCME COVID-19 Vaccine Information

It’s natural to have questions about COVID-19 vaccinations. We’ve compiled resources around vaccine development, efficacy and safety for AFSCME members.

Local 4041 COVID Testing FAQ

As the state of Nevada rolls out there Covid-19 testing policy, Local 4041 put together this frequently asked questions document about your rights and the state’s testing and mask policy.