APA represents APA members in all job-related issues. Many times we assist in problem solving through work place issues that may not be contractually related. If you are having an issue with MSU and need assistance, please call the APA office at (517) 999-4004 or email [email protected].
Topics that your union can provide assistance or resources:
- Any contractual or employment law issue (a common issue is Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA))
- Procedure for reclassification
- Layoff information
- Evaluations
- Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
- Overtime/Compensatory Time issues
- Call-in/Standby Pay issues
- How to get a discretionary raise
- Suggestions on how to handle a challenging work interaction
- Health care coverage issues
APA provides monthly trainings through our More You Know series with topics that include:
More You Know Sessions
- Annual Evaluation: Knowing the process and your rights under the APA contract
- Compensation: How Do I Get A Raise
- Educational Opportunities – Tuition Assistance, Course Fee Courtesy and Professional Development
- Expanding Your Family – Adoption and Childbirth LeaveÂ
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Financial Planning and Retirement (Hired within 5 years)
- Finding The Right Job – the hiring and (re)classification process.
- Labor Laws: Know Your Rights (also called Member Rights & Union Protections)
- The MEA /NEA Advantage
- MSU Policies and Procedures
- Retiring From MSU (Within 5 Years) – Learn about the contractually guaranteed retirement provisions
Don’t let fear overcome your right to representation
Know Your Rights
If called in for a meeting with your supervisor that you may believe to be an investigation that could lead to discipline you have a right to representation. You must ask for representation.
You may stop the discussion and call your representative (517) 999-4004. Asking for representation does not indicate you have done anything improper.
This right is your Weingarten Right: the right to request assistance from union representatives during investigatory interviews.
You also have a contractual right to representation:
-57 At any hearing, conference or meeting that may result in disciplinary action to an employee in the bargaining unit, the employee may and is encouraged to request the presence of an Association representative. The employing department must, if requested by the employee, allow sufficient time for the employee to arrange to have Association representation.
Article 10, Clause 57 of the APA Contract