Taylor Federation of Teachers Ratifies New Contract
Congrats to the Taylor Federation of Teachers on reaching a new three-year successor agreement with the district. On March 4, 2026, both sides ratified the tentative agreement: the TFT vote totaled 328 “yes” to 2 “no,” and the TSD School Board approved the contract with a 6-0 vote.
The new agreement includes significant raises and several new benefits for TFT members. This progress reflects the TFT’s commitment to building strength with locally elected officials, the community, and its members. Great work by President Terry Devlin and the entire TFT leadership team!
Comedy & Variety Show Fundraiser for the Detroit Creativity Project
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: Doors open 6:30pm | show starts 7pm
Location: Mothering Justice (2301 Gratiot Ave Detroit, MI 48207)
Cost: Tickets $20 (NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR)
Link to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/4aTYz0F
AFT is Fighting for Affordability
Working people are being crushed and forced out of their professions by corporate greed, soaring expenses and predatory lenders. On Feb. 18, the AFT and Protect Borrowers unveiled new findings from a survey of more than 7,500 AFT union members at a news conference, revealing the dire financial situations working families face under President Donald Trump’s failed economic policies. More than a third (36 percent) of respondents say they can’t pay all of their monthly expenditures, and the overwhelming majority (74 percent) say they live paycheck to paycheck. The AFT has launched a massive new campaign to fight back and unveiled tools members can use to fix this crisis.
Free Symposium: Navigating Workers’ Compensation & Other Benefits at Work – March 14
On Saturday, March 14, CLCS will be hosting a Zoom symposium on Workers’ Compensation, led by attorney Michael Doud. We’ll discuss the ways workers can navigate WC claims and access to benefits. The symposium will run 10am-12pm.
Register now!: bit.ly/CLCSSymposium
Nationwide “No Kings” Day of Action – March 28
Events in Minnesota make clear what’s at stake in America, AFT President Randi Weingarten said in announcing our union’s participation in the next nationwide “No Kings” day of action on March 28. In President Donald Trump, we have “a leader who acts more like an unbridled king, as opposed to a president who abides by a legal and moral responsibility to the people of our country.” Americans are fighting back peacefully. “It’s clear that courageous, everyday citizens refuse to be intimidated by our government’s abuse of power,” Weingarten said. “We, as Americans, are at an inflection point. That’s why the AFT will take to the streets again. … It’s time for the federal government to help people forge a better life, not to create fear. We will stand up and protect our schools, our hospitals and our neighbors.”
Share My Lesson Virtual Conference Registration Open
Join Share My Lesson March 23–26 for the 2026 Virtual Conference—four days featuring 30+ all-new webinars and free, for-credit professional development for PreK–higher education teachers and school staff.
What You’ll Gain
Practical, classroom-ready strategies—from educational organizations you already trust—across three focused strands:
- The Whole Educator, the Whole Student: Wellness, social emotional learning, and mental health supports for school communities.
- The Power of Core Subjects: Fresh approaches to math, science, civics, literacy and the arts. Sponsored by BuildSubmarines.com.
- Teaching in a Digital World: AI, media literacy, digital well-being and classroom innovation. Sponsored by OpenAI.
Learn alongside experts from Common Sense Education, Facing History & Ourselves, Colorín Colorado, Science Friday and Lee & Low Books—and many other trusted education partners.
Attend live. Plan your schedule. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 5 wellness care packages!
Contribute to the AFT Michigan PAC Today
AFT Michigan fights for our members, students, patients and communities all year round and we need your help. Can you donate $1 a week to aid us in this fight? Please visit the AFT Michigan website to contribute and make a big difference in protecting public education and building a better Michigan future!
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Women have always been at the forefront of change, strengthening our communities, advancing justice and expanding opportunity for all.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a curated collection of lesson plans and classroom resources for preK-12 educators. Explore stories, perspectives and achievements that help students better understand women’s contributions throughout history.
Click Herefor AFT Share My Lesson Resources.
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