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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 →

The APA eligible base wage increase this October 2019 will be 2.75%. We have also confirmed that the eligible base wage increase next year in October 2020 will be another 2.75%.   APA 2019 – 2021/2022 Health Care & Wage … Continue reading →

This month’s question:  Name this iconic building located on main campus. Email your answer by clicking here by Sept 27, 2019.  Limit of one guess per person.  One member who correctly answers will be randomly drawn to win various prizes.  … Continue reading →

What is your job title? My official title with MSU is Consortium Coordinator I.  In that role, I manage the headquarters for a national research initiative.   How long have you been at MSU?  I will have 28 years in … Continue reading →

As the largest labor union on campus, we would love to have a great representation of APA members walk with our entry in the homecoming parade, especially during this time of contract negotiation.  Whether you are new to campus or … Continue reading →

By Dennis Seybert, MEA UniServ Director   Did you know that MSU has introduced Teladoc for 24/7 online medical care at no cost to employees and their dependents? MSU employees and their dependents who are currently enrolled in an MSU … Continue reading →

What is your job title?   My official title is Operations Coordinator.   What area of campus, building and department do you work in?   I work in the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities, which is part of … Continue reading →