Author Archives: Todd

This month’s question:  After the recent contract ratification vote by APA members, what is the dollar amount per year that each APA can use for Professional Development?  Note: PD funds are different from Educational Assistance or Course Courtesy Fee.   Email … Continue reading →

What is your job title? Contractor Safety Manager            How long have you been at MSU? 12 years   Have you been a member of the APA the whole time? Yes   What department do you work in, and can … Continue reading →

By Kandy Slack, Community Based Events Committee Chair   Thanks to everyone who hosted a collection bin this year!!  We had an overwhelming response from members wanting to participate with a total of 30 buildings including Flint and Grand Rapids.  … Continue reading →

The APA facilitates a network of trained Area Representatives (ARs for short). ARs often serve as an initial point of contact for members seeking guidance in understanding and applying the contract to their work environment. We thank the AR’s for … Continue reading →

By Ian Cameron, MSU APA Area Representative   I have now used Teladoc on a couple of occasions and will continue to use it in the future. It is very easy to use, available 24/7 and costs nothing. No Co-Pay … Continue reading →

What’s your job title? Laboratory Technologist.   What area of campus (this refers to the area rep info on the APA website, like, East, South, North, etc.) building and department do you work in? South end, off campus at the … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, contract negotiations concluded when the APA reached a tentative agreement with the administration of Michigan State University for a successor APA contract, valid through September 30, 2023. As with most collective bargaining, neither management nor … Continue reading →

The APA is again working with the MSU CAMP program and the Lansing Intermediate School District to collect winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves and boots for students in need.  We ask that donated items be new or slightly used and … Continue reading →