Detroit Federation of Teachers

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.

Marcus Garvey students watch solar eclipse

Marcus Garvey Students Watching the Eclipse

The solar eclipse came at the end of the school day, just in time for these Marcus Garvey students to put on their special glasses and mask to watch as the moon passed over the sun. Students across the city were doing the same. It was an astronomical event for all of us!

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: Home Buying Seminar - Buying A Home In Today's Real Estate Market

Attention Members:

Join Ken Scott for "Buying A Home In Today's Real Estate Market" Home Buying Seminar this SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. via Zoom

PRESENTERS

• NID HOUSING COUNSELING

AGENCY

• CSW REAL ESTATE

• MSHDA LENDER

• OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE FUND

• LIBERTY BANK

• NEXA MORTGAGE

TOPICS

• MOVE IN READY & AS IS HOMES

• HOMES WITHIN THE CITY OF

DETROIT & SUBURBS

• WEST SIDE OR EAST SIDE

• 2%-5% INTEREST MORTGAGE

LOANS

• REHAB CONSTRUCTION LOANS

• UP TO $15,000 IN DOWN PAYMENT

ASSISTANCE

• UP TO $20,000 IN DOWN PAYMENT

ASSISTANCE (DPSCD)

EMPLOYEES)

• UP TO 35%

Press Statement: Detroit Federation of Teachers Continues To Stand With Educators, Students and Their Families Options To Choose

Please click the link, Press Statement - DFT Continues To Stand With Educators And Students, to read the full statement by President Terrence Martin.

WHAT'S NEW: Results For The 2021 Election Committee Election

The following received the top three votes for the 2021 Election Committee Election:

LaTonya Archie Jackson 121

Kendra Barclay 115

Regina Hunter 113

Please click the link, DFT Election Committee Results, to view in full.

WHAT'S NEW: Eligible Nominees for 2021 Election Committee Election

The following are eligible nominees for the 2021 Election Committee Election:

LaTonya Archie-Jackson
Kendra Barclay
Frank Donner
Spring Hardy
Regina Hunter
Mignon Pierce
Kerry Williams

WHAT'S NEW: Upcoming 2021 Election Committee Election Reminder

Upcoming 2021 Election Committee Election Reminder

Nominations will be open until Thursday February 11, 2021 (email form to Election Committee, dft231ec@gmail.com) by 5PM EST.
Nominations can be made during the General Membership meeting (before the end). They can be submitted through the chat window to a member of the Election Committee. This will be announced during the Election Committee Report.
Must attend March 11, 2021 General Membership meeting to receive ballot to vote.

Please click the link, Duties of the Election Committee, to view the duties and responsibilities per the Detroit

WHAT'S NEW: Submission Of Grades For First Quarter

Members please know the District is aware that teachers are accepting late and makeup assignments. We have notified the District the grade book is currently locked. The District's IT Dept is currently working to unlock the grade book for the first quarter.