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.

REMINDER: DFT Election Votes Counted Tomorrow

All eligible voters who did not receive a ballot in the mail can vote in person. Ballots can be dropped off between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. On-site voting will occur between 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. The vote count will be conducted at 5:00 pm. - until all votes counted

Location:

DAEOE

115 W. Willis

Detroit, MI 48201

WHAT'S NEW: Learn more about school rating system for Detroit

How will your school be graded?

Did you know that by law, every Detroit public school (DPSCD and Charter) must be given a letter grade, A – F?

What grade will your school get?

To learn more about the School Rating System for Detroit (SRSD), join the CEC at an upcoming event! Click this link for details: http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-12/srsd_educator_and_community_events_dec_2018.pdf

WHAT'S NEW: Important DFT Election Information

ATTENTION All Eligible VOTERS!

On Friday, December 7, 2018 all eligible voters, who did not receive their ballot in the mail, may come and vote in person at the DAEOE office building from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

If you have a question concerning eligibility, email ibailey@dft231.com or mwinters@dft231.com.

Location:

Detroit Association of Educational Office Employees

115 W. Willis

Detroit, MI 48201

December 7, 2018

3:30 until all ballots are counted.

The count is open to members who wants to view the counting process.

WHAT'S NEW: Official List of Candidates for DFT Officer Election 2018-2019

Please click here to view the full list http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-11/dft_election_2018_official_list_of_candidates.pdf

Power of Our Collective Voice

Congratulations to all 2018 DFT/AFT endorsed candidates including Gretchen Whitmer, our next governor; Garlin Gilchrist II, our next lieutenant governor; and Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill, who retained a seat on the Detroit Board of Education.

Remember, we must continue to hold elected officials accountable to educators, parents/guardians and students.

Secondly, we thank our members for their continued commitment to mobilize and organize. When we do that, everyone wins.

WHAT'S NEW: Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019

Please click the following Web link to see Unofficial List of Biennial Election of Officers, Executive Board Members and Trustees, 2018-2019 http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-10/unofficial_list_of_biennial_election_of_officers..pdf