Category Archives: Newsletter

Members of a collective organization such as the APA/MEA are well advised to make political action committee (PAC) contributions so that our influence can be aggregated and increased far beyond that of a single individual. You can use the “members-only” … Continue reading →

In the last round of negotiations, it was a priority of APA to address the low coverage of the base Delta Dental Plan and the restricted access of the Aetna DMO Dental Plan. The result of the negotiations was a … Continue reading →

The National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA) was in full swing last week.  Along with the officers, MEA was represented by nearly 400 delegates who spent the weekend addressing issues of the union and attending special interest caucus meetings.  … Continue reading →

Louis Hengesbach Accountant I As a 2010 graduate of Michigan State University, Louis began working at the Physical Plant about a year and a half ago. Can you tell me a little bit about what you do? One of my … Continue reading →

Know Your Contract We all know that wages and health coverage are the top issues when someone is looking for a job, but the other benefits in a union contract can make the difference in quality working conditions and quality … Continue reading →

by Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson A recent pleasant political surprise occurred when Governor Snyder vetoed the most egregious portions of recently passed voter suppression laws. He vetoed SB 754 which would have required people, companies and organization involved in … Continue reading →

Protect Our Jobs Coalition Submits Nearly 700,000 Signatures It took more than 130 boxes to hold the signed petitions turned in to the Secretary of State, moving the constitutional amendment protecting collective bargaining one step closer to being on the … Continue reading →

APA is a resource for all job-related issues, not just a representative in disciplinary matters. Many times we assist in problem solving through work place issues that may not be contractually related. Topics that your union can provide assistance or … Continue reading →