Category Archives: Newsletter

By Elbony Hawkins, DEI Committee Co-Chair   Kia Hagens (MEA) facilitated an excellent discussion and training session on January 19, 2021. The session “Anti-Bias Training: Moving Dr. King’s message forward in 2020 platform” was engaging, educational and enlightening. The event was well attended, and the audience … Continue reading →

By Darius Bradley, Communications Chair   The MSU APA union has created a new committee in which our members can participate and become engaged. We currently have two Co-Chairs for this group, they are Elbony Hawkins and Jeremy Romel. I have conducted a short … Continue reading →

By John Resotko, Communication Committee Member   What is your job title?  Student Success Initiatives Coordinator Level 12  What area of campus (this refers to the area rep info on the APA website, like, East, South, North, etc.) building and department … Continue reading →

Check all the qualities you believe you possess: You are good at your job & respected by your colleagues People ask for your advice You have a strong sense of justice & clear principles You are responsible You are honest You are … Continue reading →

https://www.facebook.com/groups/apacommunications   Hello APA members,  Your Communications Committee has a new Facebook group that will allow you to have another source to receive official information from your APA Union. This group is now open for you and we are waiting for you to join. Listed below are … Continue reading →

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion recognizes Black History Month   By Jeremy Romel, DEI Committee Co-Chair   The importance of Black History Month is something that our group takes seriously and wants to make sure our membership knows we recognize as an important month.  February 1st … Continue reading →

Meet Fellow APA – Valerie Geyer   By Gerlind Kiupel, Communication Committee Member  What is your job title?  Intake and Outreach Coordinator/Case Administrator II  How long have you been at MSU? 35 Years, started November 1985  Have you been a member of the APA the whole … Continue reading →

 By Martin McDonough, MSU APA President  Wages and Health Care Negotiations   Our current fully funded healthcare benefits are defined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MSU and the Coalition of Labor at MSU that includes APA/MEA. This MOU is set … Continue reading →