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APA October 2019 Wage Increase – 2.75%

The APA eligible base wage increase this October 2019 will be 2.75%. We have also confirmed that the eligible base wage increase next year in October 2020 will be another 2.75%.   APA 2019 – 2021/2022 Health Care & Wage … Continue reading

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APA Trivia

This month’s question:  Name this iconic building located on main campus. Email your answer by clicking here by Sept 27, 2019.  Limit of one guess per person.  One member who correctly answers will be randomly drawn to win various prizes.  … Continue reading

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Meet Fellow APA – Susan Canty

What is your job title? My official title with MSU is Consortium Coordinator I.  In that role, I manage the headquarters for a national research initiative.   How long have you been at MSU?  I will have 28 years in … Continue reading

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Start a New Tradition for MSU Homecoming

As the largest labor union on campus, we would love to have a great representation of APA members walk with our entry in the homecoming parade, especially during this time of contract negotiation.  Whether you are new to campus or … Continue reading

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Did You Know

By Dennis Seybert, MEA UniServ Director   Did you know that MSU has introduced Teladoc for 24/7 online medical care at no cost to employees and their dependents? MSU employees and their dependents who are currently enrolled in an MSU … Continue reading

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Area Representative (AR) Spotlight – Heather Dover

What is your job title?   My official title is Operations Coordinator.   What area of campus, building and department do you work in?   I work in the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities, which is part of … Continue reading

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APA Successor Contract Bargaining Update

As you know the current APA contract runs through September 30, 2019. Since January 2019, the APA has engaged the membership, appointed a bargaining team, and is currently in contract negotiations with MSU for a successor contract. It is our … Continue reading

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Area Representative (AR) Spotlight – Darius Bradley

What is your job title? Information Technology Professional   What area of campus, building and department do you work in? I work in the Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) Building, which is a part of the West region of campus. … Continue reading

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