Author Archives: Todd

Serving as co-chief negotiator, MEA UniServ Director Melissa Sortman lead efforts on behalf of the APA and the Coalition of Labor Organizations at MSU to negotiate a successor health care and wage agreement with the University.  Throughout negotiations, updates were … Continue reading →

The APA, in partnership with the Coalition of Labor (CLO) on campus, identified the need for autism coverage for our respective membership. The APA and the CLO have been advocating within the Joint Health Care Committee to provide autism coverage. … Continue reading →

Laura King, Unit Human Resources Administrator for Residential & Hospitality Services (RHS) How long have you been at MSU?  Have you held other positions prior to your current one at the University? I started in 1999 as a Food Supervisor … Continue reading →

by Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson If you aren’t, you probably should be. At this point, here in Michigan, it appears that costs for uninsured people will continue to be covered indirectly by the insurance premiums for your medical insurance … Continue reading →

What is the probationary period for a new employee in the APA?   APA members new to campus or entering into APA from other University employment serve a twelve-month probationary period. The probationary period can be completed earlier than twelve … Continue reading →

The APA invites you to join fellow APs for the Lansing Lugnuts game at the Cooley Law School Stadium on Sunday, August 25th at 2:05pm.  This event is designed to bring APA members and their families together for a day of fun … Continue reading →

Face The World is not well known to many people across America, however, Ann & Curt Eure found out exactly what it was when Ann received an email at work from the Face the World Organization asking for a family … Continue reading →

Are you getting the most out of your APA membership?  Many members are aware of the contract, benefits, and representation and just-cause protections guaranteed by their union membership, but may not know of the opportunities for savings we gain as … Continue reading →