Detroit Federation of Teachers

Lakia Wilson Lumpkins panel representative

DFT Goes International

President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins is a participant in the Canadian Educational Press Association, which took place in Windsor, Ontario. This cross-border panel discussed fighting back against right-wing hate and attacks on public education.

Giddy Up! at the Retirees Annual Picnic

The retirees chapter of the DFT enjoyed the afternoon with a BBQ, a cornhole tournament, raffles, and of course, dancing to "Boots on the Ground". The retirees also received swag from the DFT Office.

Mayoral Candidates Address DFT

Thank you to these mayoral candidates who spoke to members at the June General Membership Meeting: Saunteel Jenkins, John Barlow, and Todd Perkins. Candidates spoke about their campaign and DPSCD.

DFT and the Anthony Wayne Society

The DFT is pleased to be recognized as a charter society for the Anthony Wayne Society for establishing the DFT Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Wayne State University and encouraging donations.

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.

WHAT'S NEW: Results For The 2021 Election Committee Election

The following received the top three votes for the 2021 Election Committee Election:

LaTonya Archie Jackson 121

Kendra Barclay 115

Regina Hunter 113

Please click the link, DFT Election Committee Results, to view in full.

WHAT'S NEW: Eligible Nominees for 2021 Election Committee Election

The following are eligible nominees for the 2021 Election Committee Election:

LaTonya Archie-Jackson
Kendra Barclay
Frank Donner
Spring Hardy
Regina Hunter
Mignon Pierce
Kerry Williams