DFT Members Showcasing Virtual Learning
DFT Members Showcasing Virtual Learning
WHAT'S NEW: Settlement reached involving Detroit teachers who were laid off in 2011 and not properly recalled
Our teachers class action grievance was settled on April 22, 2017. If your name is on the following list, please contact Ivy Bailey, DFT president, at 313-875-3500:
WHAT'S NEW: DFT Executive Board elects to continue contract negotiations with DPSCD
DFT Members:
On May 15, our Executive Board rejected a tentative contract agreement with DPSCD. I wanted to share my statement with you:
"We've continually stated what's best for educators is best for students. The executive board felt that the tentative agreement doesn't move DPSCD forward and place our students first. We want to continue negotiations."
--Ivy
WHAT'S NEW: Call your legislators & tell them to protect teacher pensions
Republicans in Lansing are getting ready to launch a new round of attacks on working families next week, and we need to start fighting back right now.
These new bills are being pushed by the billionaire DeVos family to destroy pensions for newly-hired teachers, librarians, and bus drivers.
Call your legislator right now at 866-834-6910.
READ MORE: http://miaflcio.org/2017/05/call-legislation-tell-protect-teacher-pensions/
WHAT'S NEW: What’s best for educators and support staff is best for students: Michigan Chronicle guest column
AFT Detroit calls on the DPSCD administration to understand the important role that we play and negotiate with us accordingly.
We’ve been team players. We’ve sacrificed a significant portion of our salaries in recent years. Now, we say with one voice: What’s best for educators and support staff is best for students.
WHAT'S NEW: DFT Members make strong showing at May 9th School Board Meeting
What's best for educators is best for students! Let's put students first and negotiate a fair contract before the end of the school year!
WHAT'S NEW: Questions Concerning DPSCD's Evaluation Portal
It has come to our attention that members are being asked to upload evidence and create portfolios on the district's new evaluation portal. You are only required to create a sign-in ID and password! Training will be offered at a later date.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the union office: 313-875-3500.
--Your DFT President Ivy Bailey