Author Archives: Todd

by Maury Koffman, APA President What is MSU-APA? Our membership is comprised of a wide array of professionals with more than 300 job classifications performing some of the most vital supporting roles at MSU. The Administrative Professional Association (APA) has more than … Continue reading →

by Maury Koffman, APA President MSU Human Resources is working to change its systems in light of the Supreme Court’s June 26, 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage. For marriages occurring on or after June 26, 2015, once the HR/Payroll system … Continue reading →

2015 Bargaining Update Who represents all APA members at the bargaining table? Per Article VII of the APA Constitution and Bylaws, the APA must begin preparations to negotiate a successor agreement by naming our Negotiations Committee in January of the … Continue reading →

by Melissa Sortman, MEA Uniserv Director Why should I be in the union? The answer depends on what matters most to you regarding your employment. A majority of members say wages and benefits matter most. On that front, the wages … Continue reading →

Dear Team MSU,   I would like to invite you and your family members to participate in “The Big Event” — an opportunity to celebrate the university’s 160th birthday and the extraordinary impact of our MSU employees. Without your commitment … Continue reading →

For this installment of APA Questions From The Trenches, we asked APA President Maury Koffman to answer a potpourri of questions that members have brought to his attention recently. I have been informed that my workspace will be relocated through … Continue reading →

There are many employment laws governing your work environment that are not referenced in the collective bargaining agreement. For APA members, these laws are enforced by APA/MEA and covered under the MEA Legal Representation Policy at no cost to a … Continue reading →