Category Archives: Newsletter

What is your job title? Admin Ast I I mainly handle communications for my Department, including website and social media content. What area of campus (this refers to the area rep info on the APA website, like, East, South, North, … Continue reading →

by Membership Chair, Kandy Slack On Wednesday, March 4, MSU APA hosted “A Night at the Museum”. The event provided an opportunity for members to bring their families out for a fun filled evening of exploring one of our local … Continue reading →

Employees who are grade level AP 08 through 11 are eligible for overtime at the rate of time and one-half for scheduled hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a work week. Compensatory time at the same rate may … Continue reading →

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 →