Detroit Federation of Teachers

Candidates Address DFT Membership

Candidates seeking political office came before members at the General Membership Meeting. This fall we heard from Jocelyn Benson, Garlin Gilchrist, and Abdul El Sayed. We expect others to attend.

Having Fun at a PD for Building Reps

There's always time to sneak in a bit of fun while participating at a Building Representative professional development.

Literacy Month at Central HS

Kudos to the staff of Central High School for Literacy Month.

DFT Retirees Holiday Party

The DFT Retirees Chapter gathered at Golightly CTC for their annual Holiday Party. It was a festive time and lots of smiles at the event,

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!

WHAT'S NEW: Home Buying Seminar Virtual Meetings Every Fourth Saturday Until October 2021

Attemntion Members:

Did you miss last month's home buying seminar? Well NID Housing Counseling Agency is hostng another seminar this Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. and every fourth Saturday of the month till October 2021. Zoom link - https://bit.ly/3yuEdWJ

Meeting ID: 832 9545 9770

Passcode: 123456

WHAT'S NEW: Home Buying Seminar - Buying A Home In Today's Real Estate Market

Attention Members:

Join Ken Scott for "Buying A Home In Today's Real Estate Market" Home Buying Seminar this SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. via Zoom

PRESENTERS

• NID HOUSING COUNSELING

AGENCY

• CSW REAL ESTATE

• MSHDA LENDER

• OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE FUND

• LIBERTY BANK

• NEXA MORTGAGE

TOPICS

• MOVE IN READY & AS IS HOMES

• HOMES WITHIN THE CITY OF

DETROIT & SUBURBS

• WEST SIDE OR EAST SIDE

• 2%-5% INTEREST MORTGAGE

LOANS

• REHAB CONSTRUCTION LOANS

• UP TO $15,000 IN DOWN PAYMENT

ASSISTANCE

• UP TO $20,000 IN DOWN PAYMENT

ASSISTANCE (DPSCD)

EMPLOYEES)

• UP TO 35%

Press Statement: Detroit Federation of Teachers Continues To Stand With Educators, Students and Their Families Options To Choose

Please click the link, Press Statement - DFT Continues To Stand With Educators And Students, to read the full statement by President Terrence Martin.