University Staff United & Union Allies turn out in Freezing Temperature to Fight for Fair Wages  I was proud to join a great group of members of University Staff United, AFT Local 284, [...]

Support UM Early Childhood Educators’ Fight for a Living Wage UM Early Childhood Educators are some of the lowest paid employees at the University. They provide care for infants, toddlers, [...]

Calling UM Members: Join Us for the UM Regents Candidate Forum – December 9 at 6pm On Tuesday, December 9 from 6-7:30 PM, AFT Michigan will host an online forum for candidates seeking [...]

Congrats to Taylor Teachers Reaching 100% Membership!  The Taylor Federation of Teachers has been working hard on increasing their membership at all buildings.The local had 80% membership in [...]

Tomorrow is Election Day!  Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day!  Make sure you are registered to vote, and that your voter registration address is up to date. Check your status or [...]

Hamtramck and Roseville Educators Celebrate 75 Years! I had a great time last Tuesday getting to visit two of our awesome locals. The Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, AFT 1052, and Roseville [...]

It was great to see so many of you out at “No Kings” events across the state this weekend. Our crowd in Detroit was huge and had great energy and I received pictures and reports from many [...]

AFT Michigan’s Queer Caucus Meeting – Oct 16  Thursday, October 16, 2025 4:30-5:30pm via Zoom Join with other LGBTQIA+ union activists in AFT MI locals to connect and strengthen [...]

The Budget Breakdown Michigan lawmakers have finalized a long-delayed state budget that delivers a mix of major investments in education, infrastructure, and health care, while also raising [...]

AFT Michigan Leaders Kick Off the Year at Fall Summit  An amazing group of leaders–including officers, worksite leaders, and retirees–from locals around the state gathered in [...]