Detroit Federation of Teachers

Ivy Bailey, spouse with president and EVP

First Day Visitors

Former president, Ivy Bailey, and her husband, Dominic, a retired teacher from the district, stopped by the Union offices to wish us well. They are both enjoying retirement.

DFT Stands With AFT

DFT leaders pose with other AFT members at the Labor Day March 2025.

Our Message

Solidarity means that we are stronger together, as we see on the back of the DFT t-shirts.

Evelyn Dejesus with Jason Posey and Lakia Wilson

AFT EVP Comes to Detroit

AFT National Executive Vice President, Evelyn DeJesus, attends Detroit's Labor Day March. She is standing here with President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins and EVP Jason Posey.

WHAT'S NEW: Election Calendar for Election Committee Members and Nomination Form

Please click the links below to view the Election Calendar and Nomination Form for Election Committee Members:

WHAT'S NEW: 2021 Executive Board Vacancy Election Results

Results from the 2021 Executive Board Committee Election (1) Year Term:

Benjamin Royal - 217 Votes
Queen Watkins - 211 Votes
Gavin Buckley - 178 Votes
Lavar Johnson - 82
Mary Jo Brockmen - 71 Votes
Total Votes - 759 Votes

Please click here to view the tally report.

WHAT'S NEW: Eligible Nominees For Executive Board Committee Vacancy

The following are eligible candidates for the Executive Board vacancy:

Mary Jo Brockman
Gavin Buckley
Lavar Johnson
Benjamin Royal
Queen Watkins

WHAT'S NEW: Election Calendar for Executive Board Vacancy - 1 Year Term And Nomination Form

Please click the links below to view the Election Calendar and Nomination Form for the Executive Board Vacancy.

2021-2023 DFT Contract Ratification Results

Thank you members for casting your votes on the 2021-2023 TA. A total of 1,817 votes were cast. The results are as follows:

1364 - Yes 75.07%

453 - No 24.93

Please click the link, 2021-2023 TA results, to view in full.

The salary increases will be effective on the first check scheduled for September 21, 2021.

We look forward to having a healthy return to school. Please have a safe holiday weekend.

In Solidarity,

Terrence Martin, President
LaKia Wilson-Lumpkins, Executive Vice President

WHAT'S NEW: AIG iPad Raffle Winners

Congrats to members Audrey Strong and Kathy Woods, winners of the iPad raffle courtesy of AIG during the June General Membership Meeting!