Detroit Federation of Teachers

Entire UTR Slate Reelected

Congratulations to United for Teacher Rights on their reelection to the DFT leadership team. President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins is being returned for a second term. The term of office will begin in January 2025 and will be for two years.

DFT Provides Breakfast to Drew

DFT staff stopped by Charles Drew Transition Center to express condolences to their staff on the loss of Crystal Lee.

New Red DFT Shirts for Members

Members are wearing their new red DFT shirts, which are available at General Membership Meetings. Be sure to attend the next meeting in January and pick up yours.

Retirees Celebrate the Holidays

The retirees chapter of the DFT came together one afternoon in December for their annual holiday party. The luncheon was held at Golightly Career and Tech Center, where first year students prepared the food. Holiday garb was on full display and it was a festive gathering for all.

Thank You to Our Members

Thank you to all of the teachers and support staff for everything you have done to make what could be a difficult transition during the most difficult of times enjoyable and feasible. You have trained yourself, your students, parents and each other on distance learning and technology! You are worthy of recognition!

We salute our mighty DFT Members for all that you do! Thank you for servicing our children when we need it the most. We appreciate you.

Terrence Martin, President

Lakia Wilson, Executive Vice President

P.S. please continue to take pictures for the remainder of the school year and

WHAT'S NEW: Official List of Candidates for June 13, 2019 Executive Board Election

Please click the link to receive the Official List of Candidates for the Executive Board Election scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019.

What's New: Unofficial List of Candidates for Executive Board Election

Please click the link to see the Unofficial List of Candidates for the Executive Board Election

unofficial_list_of_candidates_for_the_executive_board_election.pdf

UPDATE — Important Message: DFT Office Re-Opened

Dear Members,

The office is now re-open. We look forward to seeing you at tonight’s Membership Meeting from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at IBEW Local 58.

Dear Members,

Please note that the DFT office is temporarily closed today due to an emergency evacuation of the Wellness Plan building. We will provide updates as we receive them when we are allowed to return back to our office. Tonight's Membership Meeting, from 4:30 -- 6:30 p.m. at IBEW Local 58, is still scheduled as planned.

WHAT'S NEW: Notice of Election One (1) Executive Board Member

DETROIT FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO BE HELD AT THE
June 13, 2019 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ELECTION OF ONE (1) EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER

(AMENDED TWO YEAR TERM OF OFFICE: JULY 2019 TO JANUARY 2021)

Click the link to read the Election Calendar in full http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2019-04/2019_eboard_election_calendar.pdf

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Damon Keith, the legendary federal court judge. A 1939 graduate of Detroit Northwestern High School, he was a champion for public education and in 1971 ruled that Pontiac schools should be racially integrated. A Detroit elementary school was named in his honor in 1974. We lift up a prayer for his family in their hour of need.