DFT and the DPSCD administration have reached an agreement regarding distance learning. See the agreement here: 2019-20_covid-19_school_closure_student_support_program__04.18.20__20.55pm__signed_1.pdf

It comes with great sadness that I report that John Elliott, former Detroit Federation of Teachers president, has died. He led our local from 1981 to 2001 and holds the distinction of being the first African American to serve in the post.

Brother Elliott’s career as a Detroit Public Schools teacher began in 1961. He rose through the ranks as a DFT member, a union administrative assistant in 1966, and as an executive board member and executive vice president, beginning in 1968. In 1987, he was elected to serve as Michigan AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer, making him the first African American to hold

The Office of Benefits was informed by Blue Care Network (BCN) that due to the current public health emergency, they have extended your Healthy Blue Living deadlines for the 2020 plan year only.

Here are your new deadlines to remain at, or earn back, the enhanced level with lower out-of-pocket costs, such as copayments and deductible:

• Your health assessment is due by June 30, 2020.

• Your Blue Care Network Qualification Form is due by June 30, 2020.

• If applicable, your Tobacco Cessation Coaching program deadline to enroll is July 31, 2020.

• If applicable, your weight management program

The Detroit Federation of Teachers wants to share informative tips and resources with our members during this public health emergency.  Here's a recap of the information we shared this week. We want to hear from you.  What are some of the incredible things you are doing to provide instruction from home?  Share with us by sending an email to lhenry@dft231.com by Tuesday, March 24.  

Detroit National Action Network starts free grocery, medication delivery service

Did you know that everyday at 3 p.m. the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden host a “Live Safari” from their Facebook page? It’s a great

Greetings Members,

We are temporarily postponing the March General Membership Meeting. This is a precautionary measure as we want to protect the health of our membership.  As many of you are probably aware, there have been two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Michigan. Please make sure you adhere to the necessary precautions and tips provided by the Detroit Health Department.

HEALTHY TIPS FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

To best ensure you and your family remain healthy, always practice good hygiene habits:

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Please click the link to view the unoffical list of candidates for the March 12 Elections for the Elections Committee.

Unofficial List of Candidates for March 12 Elections for the Elections Committee

Please click the link for the Official List of Candidates for the December 12 Executive Board and Trustee Election.  To read the candidate's statements please click here -- Candidate Statements. 

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/