Detroit Federation of Teachers

DFT President with Ingram, Care Moore, Morgan

Reading Opens the World Features Honored Guests

Detroit was ecstatic to have these three people participate in our book giveaway. AFT National Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram welcomed families and educators to Reading Opens the World. He announced that in May the organization will have given away 10 million books for free. We are thrilled to have had a hand in distributing 50,000 of those books. Poet Jessica Care Moore read one of her poems, I used to be a roller coaster girl and author Ellen A. Morgan, Ed. D read her book, Ellie’s Formal Table. They are standing with President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins.

Election Committee is Sworn In

Four Election Committee members were sworn in at the April General Membership Meeting. Serving a two year term will be Onza Stokes, Laura Watts, Devette Brown and Julia Hunko. We thank these members for their service to the members of the DFT. Executive Vice President, Jason Posey, looks on. Be sure to say hello to Election Committee when you sign in at the May General Membership meeting.

Posey, Wilson-Lumpkins, Weiss, Martin at town hall

DFT Leadership Participates in Town Hall Meeting

At a town hall hosted by State Representative, Regina Weiss, three of our leaders attended the forum: DFT Executive Vice President, Jason Posey, DFT President, Lakia Wilson-Lunmpkins, and AFT Michigan President, Terrence Martin. Many union members were in attendance to listen to the information.

US Senate Candidate Addresses the Membership

.A candidate for the US Senate from Michigan, Hil Harper, came before the DFT General Membership meeting in April to ask for an endorsement by the union. He spoke to members about his support for unions, being a card-carrying member of one himself, as well as the reasons he would like our support in the upcoming August primary. The union will be hosting other candidates who are also seeking our endorsements.

WHAT'S NEW: Important DFT Election Information

ATTENTION All Eligible VOTERS!

On Friday, December 7, 2018 all eligible voters, who did not receive their ballot in the mail, may come and vote in person at the DAEOE office building from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

If you have a question concerning eligibility, email ibailey@dft231.com or mwinters@dft231.com.

Location:

Detroit Association of Educational Office Employees

115 W. Willis

Detroit, MI 48201

December 7, 2018

3:30 until all ballots are counted.

The count is open to members who wants to view the counting process.

WHAT'S NEW: Official List of Candidates for DFT Officer Election 2018-2019

Please click here to view the full list http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-11/dft_election_2018_official_list_of_candidates.pdf

Power of Our Collective Voice

Congratulations to all 2018 DFT/AFT endorsed candidates including Gretchen Whitmer, our next governor; Garlin Gilchrist II, our next lieutenant governor; and Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill, who retained a seat on the Detroit Board of Education.

Remember, we must continue to hold elected officials accountable to educators, parents/guardians and students.

Secondly, we thank our members for their continued commitment to mobilize and organize. When we do that, everyone wins.

WHAT'S NEW: Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019

Please click the following Web link to see Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019 http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/unofficial_list_of_biennial_election_of_officers..pdf

Hundreds of DFT members attend conversation with Dr. Nikolai Vitti.

During the October 17 evening meeting, topics included our concerns about Climate and Culture; Student Code of Conduct policy; TIP tax withholding; teacher evaluations; new curriculum; and lack of supplies at schools.The meeting was held at Martin Luther King High School.

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