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AFSCME Victory! Tech Unit Wins Union Recognition

We did it! Nevada state employees in the technical bargaining unit win union recognition as AFSCME!

Check your home mailbox!

Keep an eye out for this envelope. It's your union election ballot!

We’re ready for a voice on the job!

With a unified voice on the job, we can improve our working conditions by addressing issues like safety, wages, and overtime without sacrificing the important services Nevadans need.

State workers demand that budget crisis not be put on backs of workers

According to AFSCME Local 4041, the Sisolak administration agreed to the meeting only after members mobilized to have their voice heard through petitions and rallies, and demanded to bargain and ultimately filed an Unfair Labor Practice claim against the state.

Workers rally in person and online to demand a say!

Today, hundreds of state employees, family members and supporters gathered at the Nevada State Business Center in Las Vegas, the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, and online on Facebook Live, to demand Governor Sisolak meet his obligation to workers under the state’s collective bargaining law.

AFSCME Local 4041 files Unfair Labor Practice on State of Nevada

Members of AFSCME Local 4041 have filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against the Nevada Department of Administration, Steve Sisolak in his capacity as Governor and Nevada Division of Human Resource Management, Frank Richardson in his capacity as Deputy Administrator.

It’s our right to bargain!

Nevada state employees are coming together to demand a voice on the job! Read on for more information on what state employees are doing to fight for a say in cuts to public services and our wages.

AFSCME members speak out on proposed budget changes

Today, dozens AFSCME Local 4041 members quickly mobilized to share their thoughts with the Legislative Interim Finance Committee about possible state budget changes due to the economic impact of COVID-19. The committee did not act on Governor Steve Sisolak’s proposed furlough plan at Friday’s virtual meeting, but nevertheless, AFSCME members sprung to action to voice their dissatisfaction with the Governor’s proposal, which did not include any input from state workers.

AFSCME Local 4041 Statement on Proposed Budget Changes due to COVID-19

Harry Schiffman, an electrician at UNLV and President of AFSCME Local 4041, released the following statement today regarding possible budget changes due to the economic impact of COVID-19

Local 4041 is hiring!

AFSCME Local 4041 is hiring a Support Specialist.

Information on Nevada's 2020 Primary Election

Due to concerns about COVID-19, Nevada has moved to an almost entirely vote-by-mail primary election this year. In this article you will find information about the mail-in voting process as explained by Wayne Thorley, Deputy Secretary of State for Elections in an interview with The Nevada Independent. You will also find links to your county's election department and AFSCME Local 4041's endorsements.