Labor Day March
Join us in Corktown at the intersection of Michigan Ave and Trumbull as we march west to Roosevelt Park next Monday.
https://www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event/1005921
Celebrating Union Hall Artists in Residence
Join us Labor Day 2026 to celebrate the creativity that lives within our movement as we toast the artists participating in the first-ever Union Hall Arts Residency for Union Members. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING DOWNTOWN DETROIT LABOR DAY MARCH & RALLY.
RSVP: www.unionhallarts.org/LaborDay
Henry Ford College Adjuncts Ratify New Contract
Congrats to the Adjunct Faculty Organization on their recently-ratified contract! Highlights include 3.25% raises for each of the next 3 years, raises to professional development payments for attending mandatory meetings, and protections of class assignment procedures. This was a tough round of negotiations with a new college administrative team, and members are proud of what they won and proud of what they preserved. Congrats!
Ready or Not: The AI Educator’s Guide to the Year Ahead
AI is changing faster than anyone can update the syllabus.
Kick off Season 3 of the award-winning Share My Lesson AI Educator Brain with Kelly Booz, Sari Beth Rosenberg and Christopher Penn for a fast-paced look at what educators actually need to know about AI this school year. Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6 p.m. EDT for Ready or Not: The AI Educator’s Guide to the Year Ahead.
Detroit Kids Deserve Better Townhall, Sept 11 6-8pm
Join 482Forward for a 911 conversation on school funding & priorities that DPSCD families want to see investment in: facilities, art and extracurriculars, and school libraries! We’ll also be learning about the governance structure and roles of school board members ahead of our November election where 5 seats are up! Together, we can create the people’s budget, one that reflects the DPSCD our students deserve.
Upcoming Professional Development Workshop
Classroom Management that Brings Joy to Learning
September 12, 2026
AFT Michigan David Hecker Bldg
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This in-service will take a deeper look at how classroom management and classroom leadership should work together to inspire learners, build trust, and create a shared vision for learning. It will also focus on practical strategies for creating a joyful, purposeful learning environment.
Continental breakfast and a hot lunch will be provided. 6 SCECHs will be awarded upon completion.
Fight for Affordability: AFT Campaign Flyer on Medical Debt, Credit, and Student Loans
Feeling like everyday costs keep getting harder to manage? You’re not alone.
The Fight for Affordability flyer from AFT helps spark important conversations about medical debt, credit reports, student loans, and the financial challenges many families face. It’s a great discussion starter for personal finance, economics, civics, adult education, or educator professional learning.
The flyer also connects readers to practical AFT resources, including easy-to-follow guides, short videos, and local clinics that help people build a plan for moving forward.
Join the next free virtual events to learn about ways to understand and manage student debt (Sept. 8) and credit reporting (Sept.16).
Explore the resource: https://sharemylesson.com/…/fight-affordability-aft…
Building CTE and Workforce Partnerships with Local Industry Associations
Looking to build stronger, long-lasting work-based learning partnerships for your CTE program?
Join this free webinar on September 15, from 6pm-7pm, to discover how to connect with your local industry association using the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) playbook and a proven system for creating successful Industry Advisory Boards.
You’ll leave with practical strategies to:
- Strengthen employer engagement
- Expand career-connected learning
- Support student success and local workforce needs
Register today: https://sharemylesson.com/…/building-cte-workforce
Become a Democracy Defender
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!
In solidarity,
Terrence Martin
President
