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DFT 231 election information
Please view these important local election information documents.
Election 2016 Member Action Sign Up
Our fight for the schools Detroit’s students and educators deserve must be waged on multiple fronts—including in the political arena. During the upcoming election season, voters will decide on a number of issues that are critical to the future of our school district, our union and our city. Your help is vital to success of these elections. It's time to join the fight.
Opportunity for Teachers: National Dropout Prevention Conference
UAW Ford and Ford Motor Company Fund invite you to attend the National Drop Out Prevention Conference Hackathon on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The Hackathon is an opportunity to brainstorm ideas and solutions with other educators. REGISTER NOW!
Detroit Civil Rights Lawsuit Makes National News
Check out this article in the Los Angeles Times on the class action lawsuit filed against Gov. Rick Snyder and state education officials on behalf of Detroit’s students and families. DFT leaders participated in a press conference on Sept. 13 announcing the lawsuit. Read the full article here.
Members Ratify New Contract Agreement
The Detroit Federation of Teachers has voted to ratify a new contract agreement. While the contract is far from perfect, the ratification is a significant step in the right direction for our members and our school district. Our fight forward begins now.
Trump fails a crucial test
In her latest column appearing in the New York Times, AFT President Randi Weingarten writes about Donald Trump's education policies amd how they would devastate our public education system.