Category Archives: Newsletter

One of the highest ranked concerns of any professional employee group is wages, and APA is no different.  Your bargained contract provides numerous ways your salary can be increased in addition to your established benefits and other compensation.   Bargained … Continue reading →

Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson Last issue some were disturbed by what they viewed as a partisan attack. Honestly, it is difficult to be “nonpartisan” when there is so much economic injustice, incessant attacks on: human rights (women, GLBT persons), … Continue reading →

What is MSU-APA? Our membership is comprised of a wide array of professionals with more than 300 job classifications performing some of the most vital supporting roles at MSU. The Administrative Professional Association (APA) has more than 2,200 members, making … Continue reading →

It pays to plan ahead — and MEA members don’t have to pay much to do just that.   Every MEA member is eligible for free life insurance through NEA Member Benefits, as well as deep discounts on group term … Continue reading →

At the beginning of 2013, due to the inaction of Congress, sequestration took effect.  As a result, colleges and universities may have to toll the bell for many of the critical programs that help poor Americans go to college and … Continue reading →

Michigan mandated under Public Act 101 of 2012 that commercial and non-profit insurance carriers provide autism coverage. Michigan State University is a self-insured provider and does not fall under the stipulations of the new law. APA, along with the Coalition … Continue reading →

Allyson Rogers  |  Communications Manager I Student Health Center   How long have you been at MSU?  Have you held other positions prior to your current on at the University? Since 2007—I finished undergrad in 2010 & graduate school in … Continue reading →