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: DFT Election Results

Here are the results of the recent DFT leadership team election. These officers will be sworn-in at the next general membership meeting, on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

PRESIDENT

Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins

VICE PRESIDENTS

Glenda Booker
Robin Jennings
Jason Posey

RECORDING SECRETARY

Elena Brantley-Phillips

TREASURER

Rodney Fresh

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Lisa Card
Frank Donner
Marva Fletcher
Samantha Hoskins
Crystal Lee
Dwan McGrady
Sarah Niemi
Dashmire Sadiku
Marcus Walton
Jeff Wasilewski
Everette Whitfield

TRUSTEES

Cassandra Davis
Mark Duffy
Kaira Gandy

For detailed information on vote totals, the information can be found in this DFT Certified Election Report.

WHAT'S NEW: Endorsements for DPSCD School Board

WHAT'S NEW: Official Candidate List for Biennial Election

Please click the link to view and download the official candidate list for the upcoming election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees. It is possible more names will be added to the list once the grievance process is completed. Online voting begins on Thursday, November 17, 2022 and runs until Friday, November 25.

WHAT'S NEW: Reading Opens The World Book GiveAway - Fall Edition

It's back! Reading Opens The World FREE book giveaway. Join us on October 8 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Horatio Williams Foundation located at 1010 Antietam in Detroit. Students, Parents/Guardians and families may receive up to 10 free books; Educators and School Staff up to 30 free books. First come first served! For educators and school staff pre-registration is highly encouraged. To pre-register please visit www.firstbook.org/AFT.

WHAT'S NEW: Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees

Please click the links for the details regarding the Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees

WHAT'S NEW - 2022-23 CALENDAR RESULTS

The results of the calendar vote are below. Option 1 received 77.13% and Option 2 received 22.87%. We will move forward with Option 1 for the 2022-2023 school year.