Detroit Federation of Teachers

DFT is "Ridin' with Biden"

When President Biden came to Detroit for a campaign rally, DFT members were there to support him.

"Motown is Joe-Town"

President Biden has support from these DFT members. He spoke at a rally at Renaissance High School in Detroit.

DFT Retirees Annual Summer Picnic

Retirees Chapter 231R had a great time at their annual summer BBQ picnic. The officers of this chapter served up delicious picnic fare and members were entertained by a DJ, had a cornhole tournament and even did a bit of the Hustle.

Activist Boot Camp 2024

Activists at this year's Boot Camp heard from UAW Leader, Shunte E. Sanders Beasley as she outlined 4 issues facing women this election year: Reproductive Freedom, Economic Justice, Equal Rights Amendment and Voting Rights.

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.