The Detroit Federation of Teachers has voted to ratify a new contract agreement. While the contract is far from perfect, the ratification is a significant step in the right direction for our members and our school district. Our fight forward begins now.
The link below is an interview with Britt Dowdy, N-MFT President, regarding the union's vision this year.
Statements from American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, AFT Michigan President David Hecker and Detroit Federation of Teachers Interim President Ivy Bailey on today’s unprecedented federal civil rights lawsuit against Gov. Rick Snyder and the Michigan State Board of Education, charging that the state is violating the U.S. Constitution by not providing students with their fundamental right of access to literacy skills and interventions.
.Executive Board Meeting Dates
September 5
October 2
November 6
December 4th - Election
January 8
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
Stewards Meeting Dates
September 25
Oct 16 (nominations)
November 20
December 18
January 29
February 26
March 19
April 23
May 21
June 11
Please open link for August 31, 2016 meeting minutes. http://bcfphn.md.aft.org/files/bcfphn_meeting_minutes_083116_002_0.pdf
The next Union Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5:30PM at Rosewood location. All employees pay schedule 3 or less are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Informational Meeting September 26
September 10, 2016 - -The Group Insurance Board (GIB) and the Walker administration are actively pursuing a "self-insurance" model. The RFP was issued in July with a decision by the Group Insurance Board expected this November with possible adoption in January of 2018.
September 10, 2016
The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and POWRS are sponsoring a series of meetings around the state.
