Winter Union Building Institute (UBI)
February 3-6, all sessions are at 5 PM over Zoom

Are you a workplace leader looking to develop your union leadership skills? Wondering where to start when it comes to being a building representative, steward, or union member? Workplace leaders and members are invited to sign up for various virtual sessions designed to support members develop skills and build on existing knowledge and skills around core union capacities throughout the week of February 3rd. Sessions are focused on core areas of AFT Michigan’s Power Wheel and include skills you can take back to your workplace the next day around organizing, communicating, and representing your colleagues!
Register today at aftmichigan.org/union-building-events.
AFT Disaster Relief Fund
More than 200 CFT members have suffered damage or lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires so far. The California federation is offering members trauma counseling and has put together resources on air quality and climate justice. Together with the CFT, the AFT is closely monitoring the fires’ impact and is coordinating support with local affiliates. Dozens of members are already sharing stories of homes burned, government offices destroyed and community institutions in ruins—but there’s also an incredible sense of resilience and mutual support. See how the CFT is protecting worker safety and providing relief. Find out more and contribute to the AFT’s Disaster Relief Fund. The AFT will be sharing additional resources in the coming days.

Join the AFT Professional Learning team for an engaging series of free virtual workshops designed exclusively for AFT members. These just-in-time sessions will energize educators for the rest of the winter season and equip them with practical, ready-to-use strategies for their classrooms. With a wide array of topics, from differentiated instruction and integrating technology to engaging civics lessons, there’s something valuable for everyone. Be sure to share this opportunity to refresh skills and enhance your members’ teaching toolkits. Register by Jan. 29. But hurry—space is limited.

Book Club: Which authors should join us this year?
Help shape the AFT Book Club’s 2025 lineup! We’re looking for your input on inspiring authors and must-read titles to feature in upcoming sessions. Share your recommendations for books that will spark meaningful conversations, dive into key issues and resonate with AFT members from all locals. Whether it’s thought-provoking nonfiction, a gripping novel or an author who inspires you, we want to hear about it. Submit your suggestions today and help us create a book club tailored to our AFT community.
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