A partnership between the state and a financial services company is being criticized by a state labor union. The Nebraska Association of Public Employees is accusing Nelnet of profiting off the coronavirus pandemic and paying its employees higher than state employees. The partnership was started to help Nebraska handle an overwhelming number of unemployment claims amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor's office said the contract with Nelnet includes additional supervision, organization, infrastructure, and technology. Union leadership says it would have been better to borrow workers from other state departments or put a bid out for the work.
Labor Union Takes Aim At State/Financial Firm Partnership
