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Apr. 17, 2026

Follow-Up to Our Call to Action on LB 1256

Following our recent call to action, I want to thank everyone who took the time to contact their senators.

Follow-Up to Our Call to Action on LB 1256

Apr. 16, 2026

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When Safety Becomes a Political Talking Point, Taxpayers Lose

I want to share concerns about the recent announcement by Governor Jim Pillen to veto LB 1256.

When Safety Becomes a Political Talking Point, Taxpayers Lose

Apr. 12, 2026

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A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.   

A salute to those who answer the call 

Apr. 04, 2026

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Local 251 Road Employees Step Forward to Seek Change in Otoe County Leadership

AFSCME Local 251 is proud to announce and formally endorse two longtime Otoe County road employees, Andrew Wright and Robert Valdez, as they seek election to serve as Otoe County Commissioners in the upcoming election.

Local 251 Road Employees Step Forward to Seek Change in Otoe County Leadership

Feb. 24, 2026

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Emergency Response Depends on Critical Infrastructure - Support LB 1256

This Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the Nebraska Legislature’s Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on LB1256, a bill that addresses how our state defines emergency management workers.

Emergency Response Depends on Critical Infrastructure - Support LB 1256

AFSCME LOCAL 251 NEWS

Follow-Up to Our Call to Action on LB 1256

When Safety Becomes a Political Talking Point, Taxpayers Lose

A salute to those who answer the call

Local 251 Road Employees Step Forward to Seek Change in Otoe County Leadership

Emergency Response Depends on Critical Infrastructure - Support LB 1256

A salute to those who answer the call 