AFSCME Local 4041

To opt out of AFSCME Local 4041 dues:

Enter your information into the form below and click “submit.”
On the resulting page, click the link to open your customized form. You will also receive an email with a link to your form.
Print the form. If you check the appropriate box about needing a printed version, we’ll mail you a copy of the form.
Sign and date the form.
Mail the completed form to the address at the top of the form. We highly recommend sending it via certified mail.

In 2019, the Nevada Legislature passed a law that created a legal framework for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to begin unionizing certain state employees.

Since that time, AFSCME Local 4041 has become the designated union for approximately 8,000 of Nevada’s state employees.

Despite the fact that state employees in Nevada may now find themselves represented by a labor union, it’s important to know that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Janus v. AFSCME (2018) has established that public employees can no longer be forced to financially support a labor union against their will.

The court ruled that the mandatory dues requirement violated workers’ First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and association, and that public employees have the right to choose for themselves whether to pay union dues.

State employees can opt out of AFSCME Local 4041 dues by filling out the form above, printing it, and mailing it to the union.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I send my resignation to the union?

You should receive some acknowledgement of your request from the union within a few weeks.

In most cases, union dues are automatically deducted from employees’ paychecks. Monitor your paychecks to make sure the dues deductions stop. If the deductions continue for more than a couple of pay periods after submitting your opt-out request, contact the union.

Finally, keep in mind:

Opting out is your constitutional right. However, unions like AFSCME Local 4041 sometimes place restrictions on when they will accept opt-out requests. If the union refuses to immediately cancel dues deductions from your pay, ask them to provide you with written documentation and contact us for assistance.

How much are AFSCME Local 4041 dues?

According to its membership card, AFSCME 4041 dues are equal to 1% of salary for permanent employees and 0.5% for probationary employees.

Will the union continue to represent me if I opt out?

Yes. AFSCME Local 4041 has arranged to be the “exclusive representative” of its bargaining units, meaning it is impossible for workers to get out of the terms of the contract, even if they cease paying dues.

In exchange for the monopoly on this particular service, AFSCME Local 4041 is legally obligated to represent all employees in the workplace, including those who choose not to join the union as members.

The collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the union and your employer will continue to set the terms and conditions of your employment, and the union will continue to represent you in grievances, contract enforcement, discipline assistance or other proceedings governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

Will I lose wages, health care, retirement, or other benefits if I opt out?

No. Under state law, a union contract is binding on all employees in a bargaining unit, regardless of whether they are technically union “members.” Your compensation, health benefits, retirement, and anything else governed by the collective bargaining agreement will remain unchanged if you opt out of AFSCME Local 4041.

How will my relationship with the union change if I opt out?

While the terms of the contract will still govern your employment, union officials commonly prohibit nonmembers from participating in internal union affairs, such as attending union meetings, voting for union officers, or participating in contract ratification votes. You’ll also be ineligible for any special “members-only” benefits, such as discounts on additional insurance, scholarship programs, or deals the union has arranged with businesses. You may no longer receive the union newsletter or similar publications.

Why do people opt out of the union?

People have many reasons for not wanting to support the union. Some simply do not believe the services the union provides are worth the dues it charges. Others may find the union’s one-size-fits-all agenda does not serve them well because they are new to the profession, have a specialty that is not acknowledged in bargaining, or believe their effectiveness is undercompensated. Some resent the union’s role in enabling and defending underperforming employees. Many find the union’s political activity and use of dues to advance partisan causes, candidates and ideology distasteful. Still others believe that union officials are corrupt and unaccountable to their membership.

Unions representing public employees are not governed by the usual consumer protection or anti-trust laws, so abuses are common. Unions can charge whatever they wish. They can spend dues money on anything they want. Often, they do not have to disclose how dues money is spent to members. They can speak for employees without consulting or informing them. They can injure some members’ interests while advancing the interests of others. Unions even have the ability to prevent employees from getting help in their workplace from other sources. They are not governed by any obligation to provide quality service, and almost never have to seek approval of the people they represent in an election to continue as the exclusive representative.

Sometimes people have a faith-based objection to unions’ expenditures. To learn more about some of the major public unions’ expenditures in light of common faith beliefs, click here.

How does AFSCME Local 4041 spend my dues money?

AFSCME Local 4041

According to 990 reports that the union is required to file with the I.R.S., AFSCME Local 4041 collected $2.4 million in dues and fees from its members in fiscal year 2025.

In fiscal year 2025:

$429,494 was spent on salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits.
$37,119 was spent on office expenses.
$51,399 was spent on occupancy payments such as rent and payments to landlords.
$20,893 was spent on conferences, conventions, meetings, and travel.
$733,440 went to the AFSCME headquarters in Washington, D.C., to support its massive political, economic, and social agenda. AFSCME HQ regularly supports a host of controversial organizations.

AFSCME 4041’s most recent IRS 990 reports are available here: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021.

A portion of the dues paid by AFSCME 4041 members goes to support AFSCME HQ.

AFSCME HQ

According to federal filings that the union is required to submit to the U.S. Department of Labor, AFSCME HQ collected over $211 million from members and local affiliated unions in 2025.

In 2025 alone:

$44.7 million was spent by the AFSCME HQ on divisive political candidates, causes, and lobbying. This figure includes an expense of $500,000 to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.
$2.8 million was paid to or contributed to largely ideologically driven organizations.
$6.8 million was spent on union advertising, promotional items, printing services, and media firms.
$2.2 million was spent on conferences, meetings, events, and catering.
$5.5 million was spent on airfare, hotels, and travel.
$60.9 million was spent on total disbursements for officers and employees.

AFSCME HQ paid 519 employees in 2025, with 307 receiving six-figures in compensation. The AFSCME HQ’s Federal Glove Director, Edwin Jayne, received the highest total compensation of $449,747.

AFSCME’s most recent LM-2 reports are available here: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020.