Here are our current calls to action for national groups:

1 - Act in support of the bill terminating the emergency & get co-sponsors for that bill to terminate the emergency declaration (www.freedcproject.org/termination has the talking points you need).

2- Pressure the Governors of these states to not send armed national guard members to DC leveraging individuals and the largest institutions you can in those states (faith, labor, etc.) WV, OH, SC, MS, LA, AL, TN

3- Get people to fly DC flags and bang pots from 8-8:05 pm nightly so that when people ask why they can share that they are doing it until the hostile takeover of DC ends. THANK YOU!

Note: For those working on Guard communications for both Governors and Senators-- please also note that this deployment to DC will negatively impact readiness for all 54 National guards-- those guards will not be ready, for example, if a hurricane or natural disaster hits, to help.

With the primary in about a month, on August 5, 2025, this town hall is critical to gauge the candidates' positions on their vision for Detroit, which inherently impacts the DFT.  We encourage our members to share this information with your family, friends, and community as this is an event open to the public.  

Stand in solidarity with union members across the country as we come together this Saturday, June 14, for a national day of action and mass mobilization.

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.  We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

📌📌📌Search here for an event near you: AFT Action: No Kings Events

The DFT Election Committee announces the results of the balloting for these two questions:

Question 1:  Shall Detroit Federation of Paraprofessionals merge with Detroit Federation of Teachers into one union to be known as the Detroit Federation of Teachers, with all assets, liabilities, rights, and responsibilities combined under one governing body?

• 493 Yes — I vote to approve the merger of DFT and DFP.
• 115 No — I vote to reject the proposed merger of DFT and DFP.

Question 2: Do you accept the Bylaw changes as approved by the Executive Board?

• 537  Yes
• 64    No

Click Here for the Survey Monkey Final Results Document.

The following have been elected to leadership roles in the retirees chapter. Congratulations to all!

President                          Victor Gibson

Vice-President                  Cynthia Pearson Matthew

Secretary                          Gracie Wooten

Treasurer                          Mary Helen D'Angelo

Social Vice President       Lois Lofton-Doniver