The Lincoln City Employees Association represents 700+ city workers across 200+ job classifications. We fight for fair wages, better benefits, and workplace dignity.
"When we stand together, we win together."
Union membership means having a voice, protection, and power in your workplace.
Professional representation in workplace disputes. When issues arise, you don't face them alone. We ensure your rights are protected through every step.
We negotiate for competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages. Your voice in contract negotiations ensures fair compensation.
Lowest Dues in LincolnProtection against unfair treatment, arbitrary discipline, and unjust termination. We stand between you and abuse of power.
Together, we have the strength to demand fair working conditions, reasonable schedules, and respectful treatment from management.
We ensure the city honors every provision of your contract, from overtime rules to leave policies. Your contract is only as good as its enforcement.
LCEA is member-driven. Your vote matters in contract approval, board elections, and all major decisions that affect your workplace.
Every benefit you have today was fought for. None of it came easy.
Cumulative wage increases secured over 10 years (2010-2020), fighting for fair compensation year after year.
Increased compensatory time bank, giving you more flexibility in how you manage your earned time off.
Raised tuition reimbursement to support your professional development and continuing education.
Reduced discipline look-back period from 1 year to 6 months—past mistakes shouldn't follow you forever.
Increased retirement/death payout to 30% cash and 30% PEHP (up from 25% each). Your years of service matter.
Raised employer PEHP contribution from $25 to $30, helping secure your post-employment health benefits.
4% wage increase in 2021, 3% in 2022, 3% in 2023, 3% in 2024, 3% in 2025
2.5% average annual increase, totaling 20% over ten years (2010-2020)
Adjusted from 1 year to 6 months—giving members a fairer chance
Raised to 84 hours for more flexibility in managing your time
Employer contribution increased to $30 (was $25)
Increased payout for retirement or death to 30% cash and 30% into PEHP (both were 25%)
'Pregnancy leave' is now 'Leave for birth or adoption'—more inclusive for all families
Increased to $1,250 to support your professional growth
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Real stories from LCEA members across Lincoln city departments.
LCEA helped me navigate a difficult situation with my supervisor. Having representation made all the difference—I felt supported every step of the way.
The salary increase from our new contract has been life-changing for my family. That's the power of collective bargaining—we won together.
$15 a month is nothing compared to the peace of mind knowing I have protection and a voice at work. Best investment I make.
Elected by members to serve members.
LCEA is a non-profit corporation recognized by the City of Lincoln and the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations as the official representative for our bargaining unit. There is no national association that represents you—we are YOUR local union.
LCEA does not receive money, legal counsel, or support from any national organization. We depend entirely on your support and involvement. With the lowest dues of any city union, membership is an investment in your workplace rights.
We represent 700+ individual employees in paraprofessional, technical, supervisory and professional positions within the classified service across 11 city departments and 200+ job classifications.
Union membership means having a voice, protection, and power.
Together, we're stronger.
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