Category Archives: Newsletter

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

In life’s harder moments, help is available. All of us have moments in our lives when things can seem too big and overwhelming. We may be confronted with a problem we have never had to face before and not know … Continue reading →

The performance evaluation process should be valuable time used to get constructive feedback from your supervisor that reflects a review of the last year but also lays out a plan for the following year. It may also be an opportunity … Continue reading →

This editions member spotlight is Jonah Magur, Library Assistant IV. How long have you been at MSU? I’ve been working at MSU for a relatively short time, just since this past August, but I’ve been thoroughly enjoying it. I have … Continue reading →

For this installment of APA Questions From The Trenches, we asked APA President Maury Koffman to answer a potpourri of questions that members have brought to his attention recently. How much is the January 2014 lump sum payment per the … Continue reading →

by Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson Two recent legislative moves, one passed and signed, and the other still pending are worth noting by our members. First, in a display of majority muscle similar to what was displayed with the Right … Continue reading →

Michigan’s cold, icy weather can be a challenge, even for many individuals already accustomed to it at MSU.  New students from warmer climates often quickly realize the need for several crucial additions to their wardrobes as the snow starts flying. … Continue reading →

APA will be offering new training sessions on key provisions of the APA Contract, the Memorandum of Understanding on Wages and Health Care and labor laws that impact your working environment. The session will be interactive and informative.  The first … Continue reading →