Category Archives: Newsletter

APA bargains your annual wage increases and health care coverage collectively with the other labor organizations on campus (Coalition of Labor Organizations (CLO)) through the Joint Health Care Committee. Historically, the University and the unions have collectively worked together to … Continue reading →

In a disingenuous and non-democratic course of events, the Michigan legislature and Governor Rick Snyder jammed through right-to-work for less legislation, signing it into law as Public Act 349 on December 11, 2012.  All but four Republican senators and all … Continue reading →

Proposal 2 to Protect Collective Bargaining released a new 30-second ad that shows how collective bargaining helps working families get their jobs done the Michigan way – through hard work. Collective bargaining gives working families a voice to negotiate for … Continue reading →

The Michigan Education Association (MEA) provides our local organization, the MSU – Administrative Professional Association (APA), with excellent tools and resources.  We can count on extensive legal services, trained and thorough advocacy staff, research data for negotiation and contract defense, … Continue reading →

Derek Dubuque  |  Administrative Assistant Health4U Program and Employee Assistance Program, University Physician’s Office How long have you been at MSU? Since August 21, 2002. Have you been a member of APA the whole time? Nope: I began as an … Continue reading →

In the October 31 paycheck, APA members saw an across the board increase of one percent (1%) to base wages and an additional one percent (1%) lump sum calculated from the member’s September 30 base salary rate. Due to the … Continue reading →

By Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chair Tuesday, November 6 is rapidly approaching. I write this on the day of the final debate between President Obama and his challenger. You’ll find a link to the MEA Voter Guide elsewhere in this … Continue reading →

Volunteers are currently in the process of talking to their fellow APs as part of the APA All Member Canvass.  This all-inclusive initiative to contact and interact with every member aligns with the Association’s ongoing efforts to expand and enhance … Continue reading →