Category Archives: Newsletter

It is important to be aware of some changes to the MSU Retirement Plan vendors and fund choices that will become effective January 1, 2012: MSU will consolidate retirement plan vendor options from six vendors down to the two most … Continue reading →

The Community Based Event (CBE) ad-hoc committee is pleased to report initiatives are underway and APA members are engaging in helping their communities. The CBE has helped support the 2011 Tri-county Alzheimer Walk and the ongoing donation of children’s books … Continue reading →

Report from the political trenches By Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson LGBT Redistricting Voting disenfranchisement To look at what the Michigan Legislature has continually focused on since 2010 you would think that our state’s biggest issue is not jobs but … Continue reading →

On Monday, October 10, 2011, months of tough contract negotiations concluded when the APA reached a tentative agreement with the administration of Michigan State University for a successor APA contract valid through September 30, 2015.  As with most collective bargaining, … Continue reading →

The first APA tailgate on Saturday, September 24 was a great success! The tailgate began at 10:00 am with burgers, hot dogs and lots of fun.  The APA banner and tent were at the northwest corner of Shaw and Red … Continue reading →

Please join us for the first APA tailgate on Saturday, September 24 as the Spartans take on the Central Michigan Chippewas.  APA will have a family-friendly tailgate beginning at 10:00 am, so bring your family for burgers, hot dogs and … Continue reading →

The MSU Administrative Professional Association is now On-Line! Please check out our new web presence. The APA participates in Facebook and Twitter in order to share information and engage members in discussion pertaining to the working conditions of our members … Continue reading →

Elections Have Consequences Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson Michigan lawmakers took their usual extended summer break but not before doing dreadful damage to the interests of the middle class and public employees – particularly those in K-12 jobs. Teacher tenure … Continue reading →