Detroit Federation of Teachers

Virtual Citywide Townhall

The DFT participated in the national call to action by hosting a townhall for March 4 Education. The panelists addressed ICE, immigration, and explained our rights. Thank you for making this a success!

AFT President Visits Detroit

AFT President, Randi Weingarten, was recently in Detroit to tour the CTE programs in the district and speak to students. The AFT is making career tech a priority for our students.

IBEW Reads to Students Across the District

March is Reading Month so the IBEW became guest readers in schools across the district. The students enjoyed listening. More will be featured in the March edition of The Detroit Teacher.

President is a Guest Reader

President Wilson-Lumpkins stepped away from her office to be a guest reader with Michelle Liotino, Construction Trades. This pairing took place at Bunche.

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.

Urgent Notice -- April General Membership Meeting Location Change

April General Membership Meeting

Due to the change in our meeting date please note the Thursday General Membership Meeting will be held at the Horatio Williams Foundation. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thursday, April 25, 2019
4:30 -- 6:30 p.m.
Horatio Williams Foundation
1010 Antietiam
Detroit, MI 48207

*Calendar and Bargaining Update
*Nominations will be accepted for the vacant Executive Board position
*Must be a dues paying member in good standing to attend*

$40.87	Full
$30.68	Three-Quarter
$20.48	Half
$10.29	Quarter

**Annual amounts of 22 successful debits**

$899.14	Full Dues
$674.96	Three-Quarter Dues
$450.56	Half Dues
$226.38	Quarter Dues

Please contact Billhighway at (866) 245-5499 or visit http://www.billhighway.co for any questions regarding missing payments.

If seeking to make dues payments in office please do so on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mae Winters.