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 election to the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Members of all campus unions and the broader community are welcome to attend. RSVP to receive the link to the forum.
Don’t miss out on the chance to hear directly from the candidates and to participate in the statewide democratic process that governs the workplace for thousands of AFT Michigan members!
Support Wayne State Students by Giving to the WAU FASST Fund
Wayne Academic Union is excited to launch our FASST Fund (Faculty, Academic Staff, & Students Together)! This member-led fund will provide emergency financial assistance to Wayne State students for urgent, necessary expenses like rent, utility bills, car repair, and more, allowing our students to focus in the classroom. Applications will open to students in January. Please consider supporting our fund so we’re ready! Donations can be made here. WAU will match up to $5000!
AFT Webinar: AI and Critical Thinking – December 9
What makes artificial intelligence-generated output insightful? This free webinar helps educators guide students through the process of refining prompts, evaluating AI results and thinking critically about digital tools.
This Share My Lesson webinar is part of an ongoing, free series. Register for more here:https://webinars.on24.com/aft/EdBrAIn.
Call Your Representative TODAY! Tell Them to Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act
In case you missed the huge news: The House of Representatives secured enough bipartisan support to force a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act in the next few weeks. We need every single person who supports unions to take action.
Please call your representative here or dial 855-493-4407.
If you’ve already made a call, or you’re unable to make one at the moment, send an email to your representative, too.
People of all political parties support unions—it’s why the Protect America’s Workforce Act has bipartisan support. This bill would overturn President Trump’s union-busting executive order and restore the bargaining rights of more than 1 million federal workers.
The fight to support working people in the face of President Trump’s billionaire agenda is far from over. We need everyone who supports the freedom to join a union to make a call today.
Thank you for standing with federal workers and all working people.
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!
AFT Michigan Professional Development Workshop
Is It Mental Models or Mindset?
December 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AFT Michigan, David Hecker Building
2661 E. Jefferson – Detroit 48207
This in-service will explore how mental models and mindset influence students’ ability and strengthen educators’ effectiveness with learners.
Click here to register.
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. And here’s a recent example!
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In solidarity,
Terrence Martin
President
