Author Archives: Todd

Protect Our Jobs Coalition Submits Nearly 700,000 Signatures It took more than 130 boxes to hold the signed petitions turned in to the Secretary of State, moving the constitutional amendment protecting collective bargaining one step closer to being on the … Continue reading →

APA is a resource for all job-related issues, not just a representative in disciplinary matters. Many times we assist in problem solving through work place issues that may not be contractually related. Topics that your union can provide assistance or … 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 →

On Friday, June 8 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., the MSU APA Union will hold its second annual picnic at Patriarche Park, located at the corner of Alton Road and East Saginaw Street in East Lansing. Grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, side … Continue reading →

Interview with APA member Audrey Sebolt Research Technician: Cherry Breeding & Genetics  |  Department of Horticulture How long have you been at MSU? I’ve been on the third floor of the Plant and Soil Sciences Building at Michigan State University … Continue reading →

by Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson Have you ever heard the expression, “starve the beast”? Since the Reagan years, this has been the name of the strategy – even crusade – engaged in by conservatives to “reduce the size of … Continue reading →

Michigan citizens from all backgrounds who work hard and play by the rules are joining together and taking a stand. For more than a year, Lansing politicians and corporate special interests have made one attack after another on Michigan workers: … Continue reading →