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Dearborn Federation of Teachers Donates a Free Book to Three Classrooms in Dearborn Public Schools As part of their ongoing effort to provide “a free book for every student in Dearborn”, the [...]

On October 24, AFT members from across the state gathered at EMU to build our organizing skills, learn from each other, and support the community engagement work of our Washtenaw County locals. [...]

Today Governor Snyder held a press conference regarding the future of education in Detroit. We anticipate legislation next week, and will need your help to stand up for a public education system [...]

DETROIT, MI — The members of the Professional & Administrative Association (P&AA), AFT Local 4467, at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) have been working without a [...]

Senate Committee Approves Bill to Allow Concealed Weapons in Schools A Michigan Senate panel voted 4-1 last week to allow the concealed carry of weapons in what are now called “pistol free [...]

David Hecker and MEA President Steve Cook wrote a joint column featured in the Detroit Free Press last week on State Superintendent Brian Whiston’s reductions in state standardized testing. [...]

AFT Michigan’s annual organizing conferences are designed to deepen the skills of member activists while providing the opportunity to contribute to an ongoing campaign. This year, we will [...]

Senate Committee to Consider Allowing People to Carry Concealed Weapons on School Property Senate Bill 442, sponsored by Sen. Mike Green (R-Mayville), would prohibit the open carry of firearms in [...]

AFT Michigan, a union of 99 locals and 35,000 members working across the state in PreK-12, intermediate school districts, community colleges, and universities, is seeking  an organizer to help [...]