Detroit Federation of Teachers

DFT Members Vote to Endorse Kamala Harris

DFT members stand in support and vote, along with hundreds of other AFT delegates at the national convention in Houston, to endorse Kamala Harris for president.

Thank you to President Biden

We wish to thank Mr. Biden for his service to our country. He is considered to be the most labor friendly president we have ever had. He walked picket lines, enacted legislation to create high quality jobs and support workplace equity, appointed labor advocates to the NRLB and the Labor Department are just some of his actions.

DFT Attends National Convention

Elected delegates, the officers and executive board, and staff attend the AFT National Convention in Houston. They proudly represented Local 231 with their red Mighty DFT shirts.

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: Reopening School Demands and Press Release

Parents, Students, Community Leaders and AFT Detroit issued the following statements and presented the list of demands during a press conference held on Tuesday, July 28. Please click the links, Press Release -- Community Leaders, Labor, Parents and Students Come Together Demanding A Safe Return To School, and Reopening School Demands, to view the documents in full.

WHAT'S NEW: We Deserve A Clear Plan For School Re-Opening

Sisters and Brothers:

I sincerely hope that all is well with you and your family during this challenging COVID-19 crisis that has gripped metro Detroit, the state of Michigan, our nation, and the world.

The recent uptick in coronavirus cases in Michigan over the last week is concerning. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said last Thursday that, “We can’t let our guard down and play fast and loose with the rules,” referring to her prior directives that state residents wear protective face covering in public establishments.

At the same time, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, appeared on

WHAT'S NEW: 2020 AFT Delegate Election Results

Congratulations to all those who were elected to represent the Detroit Federation of Teachers at the American Federation of Teachers National Convention. Please click the link 2020 AFT Delegate Election Results to view the full list.

WHAT'S NEW: Update -- Election of Delegates for 2020 AFT National Convention Scheduled

The election for delegates to the 2020 AFT National Convention will begin today, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 5 p.m. est until Friday, June 26, 2020 at 5 p.m. est.

Please look for the link with your ballots starting today. The email will come from DFT ELECTION COMMITTEE as the subject. Please check your Spam and Junk Folder. If no ballot received by 12 p.m. on Wednesday June 24, 2020 please send an email to dft231ec@gmail.com.

WHAT'S NEW: Election for Delegates to 2020 AFT National Convention Postponed

The election of delegates for the 2020 AFT National Convention is postponed until the Executive Board hears and decides on grievances filed against the election.

We will keep you posted on the new start date and time. Please check back to the DFT website and Facebook page for further information. An email will also be sent to all members.

WHAT'S NEW: Official List of 2020 AFT Delegate Candidates

Please click the link Official List of 2020 AFT Delegate Candidates to view the list.