DFT Represented at the Nation's Capital

A group of DFT delegates registering for the National Convention in Washington, D.C.

NO to School Vouchers

Members hear from the Political Action Committee and AFT Retiree Activist, Lois Lofton-Doniver, about why we're against school vouchers in Michigan. We are asking for members to let the governor know.

Tea Party at Ronald Brown Academy

Seventh graders were greeted with a tea party from Ronald Brown Academy staff. More about this in the May/June edition of The Detroit Teacher.

Speaking to Members

Members attending the June membership meeting had the opportunity to hear from Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Jocelyn Benson. She answered questions from the rank and file.

WHAT'S NEW: Unofficial List of Candidates for

Unofficial List of Candidates for the Upcoming Executive Board and Trustee Election

(Amended 1 year Term-January 2020 to January 2021).

Election to take place at the December 12, 2019 General Membership Meeting held at the

IBEW Local 58

1358 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48226

Voting begins immediately after the opening of the meeting (or after any grievances are heard) and ends at 5:45 PM (must be in line by 5:45 PM).

Click the link -- Unofficial List of Candidates for December 12 Executive Board and Trustee Election -- to see the list of candidates.

Nomination Form: 2019 Election of Executive Board Member and Trustee

Please download the nomination for the election of one (1) Executive Board Member and one (1) trustee.

Nomination Form

DETROIT FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

NOTICE OF ELECTION TO BE HELD AT THE

December 12, 2019 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ELECTION OF ONE (1) EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER and ONE (1) TRUSTEE

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

Please click the link 2019 EBoard Election Calendar to download and read the calendar in full/

During the September 19, 2019 General Membership Meeting DFT Members voted and passed a resolution in support of the United Auto Workers Strike Against General Motors. Click here to read the resolution -- DFT Resolution in Suppor of United Auto Workers Strike Against General Motors.

Randi Weingarten and NYC teacher Tamara Simpson

Attacks on public education in America by extremists and culture-war peddling politicians have reached new heights (“lows” may be more apt), but they are not new. The difference today is that the attacks are intended not just to undermine public education but to destroy it.

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