Category Archives: Newsletter

For this installment of APA Questions From The Trenches, we asked APA President Maury Koffman to highlight a few questions raised by members regarding the discontinuation of the MEBS optional vision coverage. What is the date the MEBS optional employee-paid … Continue reading →

As many established members know, the first few months at Michigan State University can be a struggle for new employees.  Working at one of the world’s largest campuses with one of the largest student bodies, learning hundreds of policies and … Continue reading →

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 →

Per the ratified 2014 – 2017 APA Wage and Health Care Agreement, union members are slated to receive an additional lump sum payment in their January 2014 and January 2015 paychecks.   After being notified by the University that they … Continue reading →

APA Union = Job Security Know Your Rights   Working at MSU as a union member allows an employee to focus on job performance, professional development, and productivity, not on fear and uncertainty. This environment contributes to the successful educational … Continue reading →

For this installment of APA Questions From The Trenches, we asked APA President Maury Koffman to highlight the main questions raised by members in response to the communication around the January 2014 Lump Sum bonus payment.   What is the … Continue reading →

Steve Hadersbeck, Planner/Inspector/Analyst III (Chm West Michigan)   How long have you been at MSU?  I have been at MSU for 16 years.   Have you been a member of APA the whole time?  Yes   Can you tell me … Continue reading →

This year’s event will be on Thursday, April 24, 2014 with activities and department tours happening across the University.  This is a wonderful opportunity for children to come to campus to be inspired by the careers of the adults in … Continue reading →