AFT MI Update

AFT Michigan is seeking an experienced and energized Organizer to join our dynamic statewide union of educators and healthcare workers. Our team of staff works with approximately 100 local unions [...]

 Residents who work for Wayne State University have received official recognition of their newly formed union: the Alliance of Resident Physicians (ARP), which is affiliated with the [...]

Nearly 600 Michigan Medicine Patient Care Service Professionals, mainly working in surgery, Kellogg Eye Center and the UM Dental School from across the Michigan Medicine healthcare system have [...]

Terrence Martin elected to serve as new union president On June 30, 2023, David Hecker will be stepping down as President of AFT Michigan after 22 years as head of the state federation. At its [...]

Michigan takes historic step toward safer schools and communities On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed safe storage and universal background check bills into law. The following response can [...]

Michigan Medicine Diagnostic Technologists Become First Bargaining Unit To Gain Formal Recognition In New Healthcare Worker Union On Friday, February 24, over 900 Michigan Medicine Diagnostic [...]

The AFT Michigan office will be closed from December 21 – January 3. Wishing everyone a wonderful winter break – we’ll see you in the new year!

AFT Michigan is seeking an experienced and energized Organizer to join our dynamic statewide union of educators and healthcare workers. Our team of staff works with approximately 100 local unions [...]

Faculty at Eastern Michigan University represented by EMU-AAUP-AFT Local 6759 have been diligently working to bargain a new contract. Even after the expiration of the existing contract on August [...]

Our 77th Convention was held virtually on May 21, 2022. 141 delegates from 33 locals, along with many guests, participated. Highlights included: Honoring great people and organizations with [...]