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  • Question: Silent Representatives

    Question: Silent Representatives

    Question: What is a silent representative? How do I become one? Answer: Silent representatives attend, listen, and observe the bargaining sessions, meet with other silent representatives as a team to caucus and provide feedback to the core bargaining team, which is comprised of the elected state-wide and chapter representatives. Silent representatives provide valuable insight into…

  • President’s Message: April 29, 2024

    President’s Message: April 29, 2024

    Hello APA Members, I wanted to provide you with a quick update on some recent APA events: I wish you all a happy and stress-free commencement. Thank you for all you do for our students and campuses. In solidarity,Seth Bean, APA President

  • Minutes 2024-3

    Date/Time: Friday, March 15, 2024, 10:00amLocation: ZOOM Room Present APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Guests Absent APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Call to Order Approval of Minutes Public Comments President’s Report – Seth Bean Draft of an Information Request (see #3 above) We are submitting this information request on behalf of APA and in accordance…

  • Minutes 2024-2

    Date/Time: Friday, February 16, 2024, 10:00amLocation: ZOOM Room Present APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Guests Absent APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Call to Order Approval of Minutes Public Comments President’s Report – Seth Bean Treasurer’s Report – Maria Brunelle Membership and Data – Aaron Childs Website – Julie Dunlap LePoer Health and Welfare Fund Report…

  • Question: Working During University Closure

    Question: Working During University Closure

    Question: Am I required to work when my university is closed due to inclement weather or other circumstances? Answer: Only members who are designated as Essential Personnel are required to report to work during an emergency closure of the university. The time worked by administrators who are designated as Essential Personnel shall be considered a…

  • Minutes 2024-1

    Date/Time: Friday, January 19, 2024, 10:00amLocation: Zoom Present APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Guests Absent APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Call to Order Approval of Minutes Public Comments President’s Report – Seth Bean Treasurer’s Report – Maria Brunelle Membership and Data – Aaron Childs Website – Julie Dunlap LePoer Health and Welfare Fund Report –…

  • Audit 2022-2023

    Independent auditor’s report and financial statement of the APA for the years ended 30 June 2022 and 2023.

  • Minutes 2023-12

    Date/Time: Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:00amLocation: MTA Office @ Worcester & Zoom Present APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Guests Absent APA Statewide APA Chapter Presidents Call to Order Approval of Minutes Public Comments President’s Report – Seth Bean Treasurer’s Report – Maria Brunelle Membership and Data – Aaron Childs Website – Julie Dunlap LePoer Health…

  • Cherish Act Events

    Cherish Act Events

    It is important we show the legislature how important equity in Higher Ed is to our community, please consider attending these upcoming Cherish Act events if you are available! Legislative Luncheon TimeMonday, January 29, 202412 – 1:30pm EST LocationBridgewater State University131 Summer StBallroomBridgewater, MA 02324 Join the Bridgewater State University and Massachusetts Maritime communities as…

  • Question: PFML Benefits

    Question: PFML Benefits

    Question: Can I now use vacation time, sick time, or other PTO while receiving Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefits? Answer: Yes. For PFML applications filed on or after November 1, 2023, you can receive top off benefits from your employer using PTO. The combined weekly sum of PFML benefits and employer provided paid leave…