Detroit Federation of Teachers

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.

DFT members in red for national convention

DFT at AFT National

The first day of the AFT National Convention featuring our DFT members in red.

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.

Urgent Notice -- April General Membership Meeting Location Change

April General Membership Meeting

Due to the change in our meeting date please note the Thursday General Membership Meeting will be held at the Horatio Williams Foundation. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thursday, April 25, 2019
4:30 -- 6:30 p.m.
Horatio Williams Foundation
1010 Antietiam
Detroit, MI 48207

*Calendar and Bargaining Update
*Nominations will be accepted for the vacant Executive Board position
*Must be a dues paying member in good standing to attend*