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: March 2020 General Membership Meeting Temporarily Postponed

Greetings Members,

We are temporarily postponing the March General Membership Meeting. This is a precautionary measure as we want to protect the health of our membership. As many of you are probably aware, there have been two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Michigan. Please make sure you adhere to the necessary precautions and tips provided by the Detroit Health Department.

HEALTHY TIPS FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

To best ensure you and your family remain healthy, always practice good hygiene habits:

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

WHAT'S NEW: Unofficial List of Candidates for March 12 Election for Elections Committee

Please click the link to view the unoffical list of candidates for the March 12 Elections for the Elections Committee.

Unofficial List of Candidates for March 12 Elections for the Elections Committee

WHAT'S NEW: Official List of Candidates and Candidate Statements for December 12 Executive Board and Trustee Election

Please click the link for the Official List of Candidates for the December 12 Executive Board and Trustee Election. To read the candidate's statements please click here -- Candidate Statements.

WHAT'S NEW: Unofficial List of Candidates for

Unofficial List of Candidates for the Upcoming Executive Board and Trustee Election

(Amended 1 year Term-January 2020 to January 2021).

Election to take place at the December 12, 2019 General Membership Meeting held at the

IBEW Local 58

1358 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48226

Voting begins immediately after the opening of the meeting (or after any grievances are heard) and ends at 5:45 PM (must be in line by 5:45 PM).

Click the link -- Unofficial List of Candidates for December 12 Executive Board and Trustee Election -- to see the list of candidates.

Nomination Form: 2019 Election of Executive Board Member and Trustee

Please download the nomination for the election of one (1) Executive Board Member and one (1) trustee.

Nomination Form

DETROIT FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

NOTICE OF ELECTION TO BE HELD AT THE

December 12, 2019 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ELECTION OF ONE (1) EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER and ONE (1) TRUSTEE

(AMENDED TWO-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE: JANUARY, 2019 TO JANUARY, 2021)

Please click the link 2019 EBoard Election Calendar to download and read the calendar in full/