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.

Thank You to Our Members

Thank you to all of the teachers and support staff for everything you have done to make what could be a difficult transition during the most difficult of times enjoyable and feasible. You have trained yourself, your students, parents and each other on distance learning and technology! You are worthy of recognition!

We salute our mighty DFT Members for all that you do! Thank you for servicing our children when we need it the most. We appreciate you.

Terrence Martin, President

Lakia Wilson, Executive Vice President

P.S. please continue to take pictures for the remainder of the school year and

WHAT'S NEW: Official List of Candidates for June 13, 2019 Executive Board Election

Please click the link to receive the Official List of Candidates for the Executive Board Election scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019.

What's New: Unofficial List of Candidates for Executive Board Election

Please click the link to see the Unofficial List of Candidates for the Executive Board Election

unofficial_list_of_candidates_for_the_executive_board_election.pdf

UPDATE — Important Message: DFT Office Re-Opened

Dear Members,

The office is now re-open. We look forward to seeing you at tonight’s Membership Meeting from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at IBEW Local 58.

Dear Members,

Please note that the DFT office is temporarily closed today due to an emergency evacuation of the Wellness Plan building. We will provide updates as we receive them when we are allowed to return back to our office. Tonight's Membership Meeting, from 4:30 -- 6:30 p.m. at IBEW Local 58, is still scheduled as planned.

WHAT'S NEW: Notice of Election One (1) Executive Board Member

DETROIT FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO BE HELD AT THE
June 13, 2019 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ELECTION OF ONE (1) EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER

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

Click the link to read the Election Calendar in full http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2019-04/2019_eboard_election_calendar.pdf

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Damon Keith, the legendary federal court judge. A 1939 graduate of Detroit Northwestern High School, he was a champion for public education and in 1971 ruled that Pontiac schools should be racially integrated. A Detroit elementary school was named in his honor in 1974. We lift up a prayer for his family in their hour of need.