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.
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.
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.
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.
