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2014 Summer Book Drive

The APA Community Based Events Ad-Hoc Committee is proud to announce the 2014 Summer Book Drive. The drive will take place from June 1st through June 30. The books will be distributed to at-risk children and families through the Capital … Continue reading

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APA Annual Picnic

2014 APA Annual Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2014. This member event will be held under the Pavilion at Patriarche Park – 1100 Alton Street in East Lansing from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. Relax, network, and have fun! Food … Continue reading

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Saving Money Through Your Membership

Are you getting the most out of your APA membership?  Many members are aware of the contract, benefits, and representation and just-cause protections guaranteed by their union membership, but may not know of the opportunities for savings we gain as … Continue reading

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20th Annual Race for the Place 5K to Benefit MSU Safe Place: April 13, 2014

The Race for the Place 5K is the largest annual fundraiser for MSU Safe Place, allowing the program to continue to provide vital services to the members of the MSU and greater Lansing communities who experience relationship violence and stalking. … Continue reading

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President Obama’s Proposed Budget Increases Funding for Higher Education

In his 2015 budget released earlier this month, President Obama identified education as a cornerstone of his agenda to shore up the middle class and expand opportunity for all. “I believe that what unites the people of this Nation, regardless … Continue reading

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Legislative Report

by Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson From the perspective of the APA, several particulars out of the capital are worth noting. After years of disinvestment in higher education, Governor Snyder has proposed a very modest increase in state appropriations to … Continue reading

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Election Information and Candidate Bios

Per the APA Constitution and Bylaws, the annual APA Executive Board election shall be conducted by March 31 of each year.  This year the 2014 election is scheduled to run from March 17 – March 31, 2014.   The 2014 … Continue reading

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Know Your Contract – Hiring and Reclassification

The opportunities on campus for internal positions are extensive.  MSU-APA represents about 2,300 members in over 300 classifications on multiple campuses across the state. You can search APA and all MSU job classifications on https://jobclassifications.hr.msu.edu/ Vacancies The postings for new … Continue reading

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