LINCOLN – Nebraska Labor Commissioner John Albin will retire after 35 years of service, having modernized the Department of Labor and guided it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Albin, who began as an administrative law judge and later served as commissioner under three governors, oversaw the shift to digital unemployment claims. His final day is set for December 20, after which he plans to focus on family and travel.

Albin noted his team’s resilience during the pandemic and his role in expanding JAG Nebraska, a workforce program now in nearly 85 schools. Governor Jim Pillen praised Albin’s dedication, emphasizing his impact on the state. Pillen will soon announce plans for the department's interim leadership.

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