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: Election Calendar for Election Committee Members and Nomination Form

Please click the links below to view the Election Calendar and Nomination Form for Election Committee Members:

WHAT'S NEW: 2021 Executive Board Vacancy Election Results

Results from the 2021 Executive Board Committee Election (1) Year Term:

Benjamin Royal - 217 Votes
Queen Watkins - 211 Votes
Gavin Buckley - 178 Votes
Lavar Johnson - 82
Mary Jo Brockmen - 71 Votes
Total Votes - 759 Votes

Please click here to view the tally report.

WHAT'S NEW: Eligible Nominees For Executive Board Committee Vacancy

The following are eligible candidates for the Executive Board vacancy:

Mary Jo Brockman
Gavin Buckley
Lavar Johnson
Benjamin Royal
Queen Watkins

WHAT'S NEW: Election Calendar for Executive Board Vacancy - 1 Year Term And Nomination Form

Please click the links below to view the Election Calendar and Nomination Form for the Executive Board Vacancy.

2021-2023 DFT Contract Ratification Results

Thank you members for casting your votes on the 2021-2023 TA. A total of 1,817 votes were cast. The results are as follows:

1364 - Yes 75.07%

453 - No 24.93

Please click the link, 2021-2023 TA results, to view in full.

The salary increases will be effective on the first check scheduled for September 21, 2021.

We look forward to having a healthy return to school. Please have a safe holiday weekend.

In Solidarity,

Terrence Martin, President
LaKia Wilson-Lumpkins, Executive Vice President

WHAT'S NEW: AIG iPad Raffle Winners

Congrats to members Audrey Strong and Kathy Woods, winners of the iPad raffle courtesy of AIG during the June General Membership Meeting!