Michigan Labor Against AI Conference – April 25
Join labor organizers from across Michigan for an all day conference on April 25, from 10am-4pm where organizers will share analyses of their workplaces and unions and advance existing campaigns and initiatives through planning and acting together. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and travel reimbursements are available as needed. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/MichiganLaborNoAI by April 8. For a synopsis of the event see this link!
Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Webinars and Learning Opportunities for Higher Education!
Join other AFT Higher Ed members and leaders to learn from one another on key issues facing our colleges and universities, our students and our communities. Please join these informal discussion spaces. Leaders will share resources, answer questions and provide a forum for affiliate members to engage with one another.
Webinar – Doxing Defense: Taking Charge of Social Media – April 8, 4 pm EDT
Webinar – Foundations of Free Speech and Academic Freedom – April 9, 4 pm EDT
What to Do When the Consultants Come to Campus – April 22, 2 pm EDT
Enter for Your Chance to Win a Wellness Prize Package
Looking for a reset this spring? Enter to win 1 of 5 wellness prize packages—including a Blueair air purifier and a Spoonful of Comfort care package.
Earn Bonus Entries: You can increase your chances of winning when you register for Share My Lesson’s free, Virtual Conference webinars—now available on demand. No need to commit to everything—just pick one session that fits your schedule and explore from there.
Your well-being matters just as much as your students’ success.
AFT Showing Love to PSRPs
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day was April 1, and if you know anything about public schools, you know that paraprofessionals—in the classroom, in the halls and on the school bus—do the work that keeps all the other work going. By supporting students’ learning, they support public education. To show our recognition of the caring and dedication that paraprofessionals bring to school, we asked several classroom paras around the country to describe their jobs.
Tell Us How You’re #PublicSchoolProud
Join our Public School Proud campaign to celebrate the everyday moments that make public schools the heart of our communities. Whether it’s literacy nights, science fairs or football games under the lights, these moments remind us that public schools don’t just educate; they unite us and give every child a shot at a better life. Every week, we lift up great things happening in public schools. Share what makes you public school proud here.
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 40 Years of Union Plus
Union Plus doesn’t turn 40 every day . . . So they are celebrating with BIG prizes for hard-working union members! One $4,000 Grand Prize. Forty $400 winners. Plus, more giveaways along the way.
Enter by May 6! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. See rules and enter at unionplus.org/fortyyears.
April is Arab American Heritage Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans in the United States. Share My Lesson invites educators, parents, and caregivers to explore a curated collection of free lesson plans, classroom activities, and teaching resources that bring Arab American voices and stories into learning spaces.
This collection features high-quality, classroom-ready resources from trusted partners like Re-Imagining Migration and StoryCorps, including:
- Lesson plans exploring Arab American history, identity, and immigration experiences
- Interactive storytelling activities with first-person narratives
- Multimedia resources highlighting Arab American culture, traditions, and contributions
In solidarity,
Terrence Martin
President
