Category Archives: Newsletter

by Tonya Jamison Dear Members, I hope all is well with you and your family and friends! COVID-19 is impacting us all. For some, it has meant (re)learning how the legislative system works, understanding what powers the state governors have … Continue reading →

At the February APA Board Meeting, Pat Hampton was elected to fill the vacant Vice President seat after Martin McDonough was voted to take over the President/Chairperson position following Maury Koffman’s departure. Pat has served on the APA Board since … Continue reading →

It is at moments such as these that we understand why we are a union. Due to consequences of the global pandemic, the University recently announced a bleak long-term outlook. There were hints at the chances that staffing changes may … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the last newsletter winner, Nancy Blomfield of University Services, who correctly answered that it was true that an employee can review their personnel file at Nisbet to see what a hiring manager would be allowed to see about them.    This month’s question is:  Name … Continue reading →

Periodically APA hosts community lunches for neighboring buildings on campus where members can get updates on APA issues. It also provides a chance for members to bring forth topics for discussion.  These informational sessions are a means to generate some additional … Continue reading →

One of the benefits of being part of the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and the National Education Association (NEA) is that we are able to tap into training resources which benefit us not only as individuals, but also our work teams, local … Continue reading →

Have you had the opportunity to explore the MSU Museum?  Now’s your chance!  Please join MSU APA for “A Night at the Museum”  Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm  Open to all MSU-APA union member and their families   Light refreshments will be served.  … Continue reading →

This communication serves as notice of the election and the opening of candidate nominations.  All nominations must be submitted via email to the chair of the APA 2020 Nominations and Elections Committee, Jamie Lynn Marks, at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm, February 17, 2020.   … Continue reading →