Mayoral candidates for Detroit answer questions from the union about the educational landscape: L to R: Joel Haashiim, John Barlow, Saunteel Jenkins, Fred Durhal, Todd Perkins, Mary Sheffield.
Election Matters: DFT Town Hall Forum (City Council)
These City Council candidates spoke to members: L to R: Coleman Young, Roy McCalister, Crantstana Anderson, Denzel Hines-Campbell, Valerie Parker, Regina Ross, Renata Miller, Mary Waters.
Elections Matter: DFT PAC
The DFT Political Action Committee planned the Town Hall Forum so candidates could speak to members: Jason Posey, Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, Robin Jennings, Marcus Walton, Rodney Fresh, Everett Whitfield.
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.
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.
