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Show Support For Your Union

We invite you to show others that you are a union member and part of the largest bargaining union on campus by displaying our APA logo in your worksite.  Maybe you picked up one of the APA pins, magnets, lanyards, … Continue reading

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APA Prepares for Bargaining a Successor Contract

Per Article VII of the APA Constitution and Bylaws, the APA must begin preparations to negotiate a successor agreement by appointing the Negotiations Committee in January of the year our current contract is set to expire.     An initial … Continue reading

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Be a Tourist In Your Own Town on June 1

We invite APA members who are new (or not so new) to MSU or the Greater Lansing area to feel more included in the community by attending the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (GLCVB) 24th annual “Be a Tourist … Continue reading

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Trivia

This month’s question: The building in Flint where the MSU College of Human Medicine Building is located, used to house what former business?   For a bonus entry, name the year-round shopping building that shares part of the parking lot … Continue reading

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APA Annual Picnic

May 21 4:30pm-7:00pm   MSU-Administrative Professional Association members and their families are invited to our annual picnic at Patriarche Park, 960 Alton in East Lansing. Join us under the pavilion where picnic food, drinks and tableware will be provided. Kid-friendly … Continue reading

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Area Representative (AR) Spotlight

Gerlind Kiupel   What is your job title? Systems Engineer III   What area of campus and department do you work in? East campus, FRIB   How long have you been at MSU? Since October 2009, approaching 10 years   … Continue reading

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Know Your Contract

Professional Development Funds – Use it or Lose it!   You may not be thinking about the 2019-2020 academic year yet; however, if you have any remaining Professional Development money – it needs to be used before the next academic … Continue reading

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APA Union Conference Proposal Submission Protocol

In recent years, there has been increased involvement and activism among APA members. This engagement has occurred both on campus at local APA convenings as well as participating at trainings sponsored by our state and national affiliate unions, the Michigan … Continue reading

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