Lending A Helping Hand
Lending a helping hand to a student at Moses Field.
WHAT'S NEW: Information Re: Biennial Election of Officers, Board Members, and Trustees
Please click the links to view the following items regarding the 2020 Detroit Federation of Teachers Biennial Election of Officers, Board Members and Trustees.
WHAT'S NEW: 2020-2021 Reopening of Schools Letter of Agreement FAQ
Please click the link, Reopening of Schools FAQ, to view this document we hope will answer any lingering questions or concerns members may have regarding the upcoming school yer. We continue to urge you to stay connected to us for information and updates as they develop.
Links Inside of FAQ
Letter Of Agreement -- Detroit Public Schools Community District and Detroit Federation of Teachers 2020-21 Reopening Of Schools
Please click the link, Letter of Agreement 2020-21 Reopening of Schools, to view the full agreement.
WHAT'S NEW: Detroit Federation of Teachers Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Safety Strike
DETROIT – (August 19, 2020) During an emergency special meeting Wednesday, members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) voted to authorize a potential safety strike aimed at pressing the Detroit Public Schools Community District to implement basic science-based safety protocols before schools reopen during the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
The vote authorizes the DFT executive board to call a safety strike if the union and the school district do not reach an agreement. Members voted 91 percent in favor of authorizing a safety strike.
WHAT'S NEW: Don't Rush -- DFT Members Express Concern Over DPSCD Reopening Plan
Detroit Federation of Teachers members share their concerns with the reopening plan proposed by the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Click the link, Don't Rush, to watch the video. There are also versions in Arabic, Spanish and American Sign Language below as well.
WHAT'S NEW: Reopening School Demands and Press Release
Parents, Students, Community Leaders and AFT Detroit issued the following statements and presented the list of demands during a press conference held on Tuesday, July 28. Please click the links, Press Release -- Community Leaders, Labor, Parents and Students Come Together Demanding A Safe Return To School, and