The last several Saturdays DFT has canvassed in metro Detroit for candidates who support public education in Michigan. They include Gretchen Whitmer for Governor as well as Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill and Terrell George for Detroit Board of Education. Click here for a list of AFT Michigan endorsed candidates: 2018 Endorsed Candidates

For the all the important dates and deadlines associated with the upcoming DFT officer election, please click the following Web link.  http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/2018_biennial_election_of_officers_document.pdf

Please print out our DFT Member Issue/Concern Report, complete and return to President Ivy Bailey at ibailey@dft231.com.  Here's Web link to print the form: http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/october_5_form.pdf

Here are the:

2018-2019 Academic Calendar: http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-09/2018-2019_academic_calendar.pdf

Letter of Agreement regarding 2018-19 Academic Calendar: http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-09/letter_of_agreement_.school_calendar_and_prep_periods_.pdf

Unfair Labor Practice document: http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-09/ulp_charge_-_draft_attachment_statement_of_charge_-_08.03.18.pdf

WASHINGTON—AFT leaders respond to concerns with the drinking water at Detroit public schools.

AFT President Randi Weingarten:

“Every child and every educator should be guaranteed safe drinking water at school. What’s happening in Detroit is the latest illustration of the harm inflicted on children and their teachers through the systemic underinvestment in Detroit public schools by this governor and state leaders. We’re working to get water, coolers and hand sanitizers to the schools, and will continue to do everything we can to work with our locals and the district to ensure our members and the

On Tuesday evening, August 14, the Detroit Board of Education approved a revised academic calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. It includes a new set of dates for spring break: April 1-5. The previous academic calendar outlined April 19-26 as a break.

It is unfortunate that the dates were changed, however, the district needed to comply with the Wayne RESA common calendar and student testing schedules. The revised calendar also eliminates one-hour-early releases on Wednesdays.

To remedy the situation, the DFT negotiated with the district that our members be compensated for all missed