New Episode of the AFT Michigan Podcast
We were excited to welcome Jennifer Sheridan Moss, President of the Wayne Academic Union, AFT-AAUP 6075 to this episode of the AFT Michigan Podcast. Click the link below to find it on YouTube, like and share!
4th Annual AFT Michigan Pride Picnic – June 27
Join together with AFT Michigan’s Queer Caucus for our 4th annual Pride Picnic on Friday, June 27, from 4-7pm at Ford Field Park, South Shelter, 22001 Cherry Hill, Dearborn, MI. This is a relaxed, friendly gathering with typical picnic fare, games/art/music, and more. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, bring a dish or snack to pass around! Free and convenient parking along with restrooms, shade, playground and paved paths.
This event is open to everyone (LGBTQ+ union members, as well as supportive non-LGBTQ+ allies in our union community).
Please RSVP here so we can plan for food and other fun activities. Contact John Ware for more information (jware@aftmichigan.org).
AFT Town Hall on Wellness – June 23
Wellness isn’t a buzzword—it’s essential. But for too many school and college employees, wellness is overshadowed by burnout, stress and unsupportive systems. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten, Dr. Vin Gupta and Dr. Mandy Cohen for a Vital Lessons town hall June 23 on what wellness means today—and how we can better care for our health. We’ll explore the science behind stress, what we’ve learned since the pandemic, and how to build lasting routines for health and resilience. Register and share.
Take Action: Tell Congress No Cuts that Hurt Working Families!
House leaders have pushed through a budget that would have the largest cuts in history to Medicaid and to SNAP food assistance, as well as more cuts to retirement benefits for federal workers. Health care, food assistance, dignity in retirement—these programs are a cornerstone of a secure existence for working people.
We need you to speak out today. Tell the Senate this budget would be a disaster for working families and for our nation. Call your Senator at 231-400-0602 to tell them, “No cuts that hurt working families!”
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!
Gun Violence Prevention Month
June is National Gun Violence Prevention Month. End Gun Violence Michigan invites you to join their Silence the Violence events happening throughout the month of June. RSVP to one of the many events happening in communities across Michigan!
Union Plus Launching 5th Annual Unions Power America Campaign: $300,000 in Prizes
This year’s Union Plus Unions Power America (UPA) campaign is launching on Tuesday, June 17, with the Hometown Heroes Contest to celebrate hardworking union members. Unions Power America runs through the summer and includes the contest, sweepstakes and a hybrid virtual/in-person live event on Labor Day to announce this year’s winners. Union Plus will award $300,000 in cash prizes and give away five amazing trips. Campaign timeline below:
Hometown Heroes Contest, June 17 to July 8: A Hometown Hero is anyone who goes the extra mile at work, supports their neighbors through hard times or does whatever it takes to take care of their family. Entrants are nominated by others or by themselves.
Unions Power America Sweepstakes, July 15 to Aug. 18: Union members earn more chances to win.
Unions Power America Labor Day Live Event, Sept. 1: Winner announcements and celebration.
Promotional material can be found in the UPA Digital Toolkit: toolkit.unionplus.org/upa2025
Visit unionplus.org/laborday to stay up to date.
In solidarity,
Terrence Martin
President
