April 25, 2025 AFSCME members, Nevada politicians rally for public services Invest in, don’t cut, public services. That was the rallying cry heard in Nevada’s capital city this week. Read More
September 09, 2024 Nevada union members show how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms Nevada union members highlight dangers of Donald Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
August 28, 2024 Thousands more Nevada state employees win union election Thousands more Nevada state employees now have a union. They are building power through AFSCME Local 4041. Read More
July 11, 2024 Pay raises for Nevada state workers were made possible by the union they formed Thanks to the union they formed, Nevada state workers are getting the fair pay raises they deserve. Read More
June 20, 2024 Thousands of additional Nevada state employees file for AFSCME union election Thousands more Nevada state employees are seeking an AFSCME union election. Read More
March 28, 2024 Nevada state employees win longevity pay by fighting through their AFSCME union AFSCME Nevada members stand strong to secure longevity pay victory. Read More
February 20, 2024 AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
November 07, 2023 AFSCME members ask court to stop state of Nevada from denying longevity pay to thousands AFSCME Local 4041 is asking a court to order the Nevada governor to provide longevity pay to all eligible state workers. Read More
October 02, 2023 Through union activism and political power, Nevada AFSCME members net historic gains Nevada state employees who are members of AFSCME Local 4041 are celebrating historic gains achieved through collective bargaining and political power. Read More
April 14, 2023 New Nevada contract offers biggest salary increase in decades AFSCME members who work for Nevada state government would receive the highest pay raises in 40 years under a contract they ratified this month. Read More
December 21, 2022 Nevada state workers to get furlough pay following months of AFSCME member advocacy Nevada state workers are getting furlough pay, likely in January. AFSCME members lobbied hard for the state to use American Rescue Plan funds for this purpose. Read More
March 17, 2022 Nevada AFSCME members secure pay raise for state workers State workers in Nevada won much-needed pay raises, thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
June 17, 2021 Securing workplace rights through a contract is the essence of the Nevada union difference A Nevada member explains why securing a voice on the job by negotiating a contract is a shining example of the difference a union can make. Read More
May 18, 2021 Nevada state workers build power by ratifying historic first contract Thousands of state workers in Nevada will have a contract for the first time ever – thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
March 09, 2021 AFSCME, State of Nevada announce tentative agreement for four bargaining units Great news for Nevada state workers. Local 4041 and the State of Nevada today announced a tentative agreement for four bargaining units. Read More
December 02, 2020 Finally, a seat at the table for Nevada state workers It’s taken Nevada state workers years to get to this stage, but they are finally beginning to negotiate their first contract. Read More
September 29, 2020 How you can help Joe Biden beat Donald Trump The choice for president and vice president cannot be clearer for AFSCME members – Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Read More
July 24, 2020 The power of a union: Nevada state worker mobilization makes the difference AFSCME members in Nevada mobilized against Gov. Steve Sisolak proposed furloughs, merit pay freezes and layoffs – and won. That’s the power of a union. Read More
June 29, 2020 AFSCME Local 4041 members file unfair labor practice complaint against State of Nevada Nevada’s governor is unilaterally trying to lay off state workers and AFSCME Local 4041 members are having none of it. Read More
June 16, 2020 Nevada AFSCME members speak out on budget changes AFSCME Local 4041 members are speaking out against the governor’s plan to furlough Nevada state employees. Read More
May 28, 2020 NV Senators, Front-Line Workers Call for State, Local Aid Nevada’s U.S. senators and AFSCME Local 4041 members agree – it’s high time the Senate passes a federal aid package to states, cities and towns. Read More
March 27, 2020 Helping Out-of-Work Nevadans File for Unemployment is How She Serves Her State This Nevada member is helping out-of-work Nevadans pay their bills, put food on their table. Read More
February 27, 2020 Fourth Unit of NV State Workers Win Recognition as AFSCME The momentum continues. A fourth unit of Nevada state workers has been certified to collectively bargain with the state as AFSCME. Read More
February 25, 2020 At Nevada Event, AFSCME Members and Retirees Question Candidates on Priorities On the eve of the Nevada caucus, AFSCME members and retirees heard one last time from candidates or their surrogates on the issues that matter most to working families. Read More
January 14, 2020 AFSCME Local 4041 Certified As Exclusive Representatives For Three Bargaining Units Three groups of State of Nevada employees have just won recognition as AFSCME to negotiate contracts. Read More
December 13, 2019 Nevada Members Oppose Overtime Rule Changes – And Workers Win AFSCME Nevada members fought off an attempt by the state to change an overtime rule in a way that would’ve hurt many state employees. Read More
November 22, 2019 Nevada State Employees Continue Momentum Toward Bargaining Table The third unit of Nevada state employees, the professional health care unit, seeks recognition as AFSCME for collective bargaining purposes. Read More
October 29, 2019 For Nevada Psychiatric Nurse, His Union Helps Him ‘Concentrate on Caring for People’ Alonzo Thornton is a psychiatric nurse in Nevada who says that it’s because his union has his back that he can “concentrate on caring for people.” Read More
September 20, 2019 Second Unit of Nevada State Workers File for Collective Bargaining Recognition Mental and behavioral health workers became the second group of state employees in Nevada to seek recognition as AFSCME for collective bargaining purposes. Read More
August 26, 2019 He Helps Nevada Students See Campus and They Inspire Him Never Quit Award winner and Local 4041 member Larry Coffey teaches blind and visually impaired students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to move around campus. Read More
August 26, 2019 Nevada COs First to File for Recognition Since Collective Bargaining Law Nevada corrections staff want the state to recognize them as AFSCME – the first to seek such recognition this year. Read More
June 17, 2019 Fight for Collective Bargaining Had Able Foot Soldiers – State Workers Themselves Local 4041 members who played such an important role in winning collective bargaining rights will continue to lead the way to ensuring state employees have the needed resources to improve state services for the people of Nevada. Read More
June 14, 2019 'A Bold and Historic Step' Watch as AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains why giving Nevada state workers collective bargaining rights is a “bold and historic step. Read More
June 13, 2019 Nevada State Employees Gain Collective Bargaining Rights When Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed Senate Bill 135 on Wednesday, Nevada state employees officially won collective bargaining rights for the first time ever. Read More
June 03, 2019 Union Momentum Grows: 20,000 Nevada State Employees to Gain Collective Bargaining Rights Twenty thousand Nevada state employees are earning a seat at the table after the legislature passed a collective bargaining bill over the weekend. Read More
May 16, 2019 Nevada State Workers Rally for a Voice on the Job Nevada state workers were joined by members of the Culinary Union Local 226 for a rally in support of Senate Bill 135, which will extend collective bargaining rights to state employees. Read More
May 08, 2019 Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights The day after he was released from a hospital, a bruised and swollen Kelvin Chung told a state Senate committee that state employees like him need collective bargaining rights to advocate for safety on the job. Read More
April 29, 2019 Nevada Voices: State Workers Explain Why They Need Collective Bargaining Rights About 20,000 state workers in Nevada are close to getting collective bargaining rights for the first time ever after fighting for those rights for two decades. Read More
April 10, 2019 EMS Workers in Las Vegas File for a Union Election Nearly 400 EMS workers at AMR Las Vegas, a private company, are demanding a union election at their worksite. Read More
April 08, 2019 Workers Tell NV Lawmakers Why Collective Bargaining Bill is Needed As the only public service workers in Nevada without the right to collectively bargain, SB135 will give state employees a seat at the table to advocate for the communities we serve. Read More
April 03, 2019 Collective Bargaining Bill Gets First Hearing in Nevada Legislature Senate Bill 135 would provide 20,000 state employees with the freedom to collectively bargain on issues like workplace safety, benefits and compensation. Read More
February 15, 2019 Collective Bargaining on the Horizon for Nevada State Employees SB135 will enable more than 20,000 Nevada state employees to have a seat at the table with the governor and the Nevada Legislature and gain a voice in the decision making over working conditions and compensation. Read More
June 29, 2017 Despite Hostile Environment, Nevada State Workers Win Raises Despite huge challenges, members of AFSCME Local 4041 in Nevada secured important victories in this year’s legislative session, including the first pay raises in almost a decade. Read More
June 05, 2015 Nevada Budget Includes Raises for State Workers AFSCME Local 4041 members were rewarded for their steadfast advocacy - like this rally in Las Vegas in April - with the 3 percent raise over two years. Their last wage increase was offset by retirement and health benefits premiums. Read More