March 4 Day of Action to Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities: Virtual Citywide Townhall
Join the Detroit Federation of Teachers on March 4 for our Virtual Citywide Townhall: “Immigration, ICE, and Know Your Rights.” This conversation will bring together diverse panelists: immigration attorneys, lawmakers, educators, parents, and community leaders to provide accurate information, clarify rights, and answer pressing questions impacting our students and families. Together, we will share resources, discuss protections, and ensure our community feels informed, empowered, and supported during these uncertain times.
Click Here to Register or scan the QR code. The Zoom link will be emailed to you before the event. For additional March 4 Day of Action events click here.
LEO is Hiring!
The Lecturers’ Employee Organization (LEO) Local 6244 is seeking to hire a Full-Time Campus Organizer to be based at the University of Michigan. Details can be found at: http://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=30287 #1u #UnionStrong LEO: Lecturers’ Employee Organization AFT
Join the MDP and Raise Your Voice!
The Michigan Democratic Party is holding their Spring Endorsement Convention on April 19th, 2026 in Detroit. At this convention, party members will vote for critical roles in our statewide government including: Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Board of Education, University of Michigan Board of Regents, Wayne State University Board of Governors, Michigan State University Board of Trustees and State Supreme Court. More information on the convention can be found here.
Your voice and advocacy are needed now more than ever! Our members amplify the issues working people face and ensure allies are elected to represent Labor’s values at the highest levels of our state government. YOU are the party and we need you there to make sure we show our solidarity and power.
You MUST be a MDP member at least 30 days prior to the convention to be able to vote at the convention.
Please Register Here to become a MDP Member for FREE
If you have any questions or issues, please email Jenell Mansfield at jmansfield@aftmichigan.org.
AFT is Fighting for Affordability
Working people are being crushed and forced out of their professions by corporate greed, soaring expenses and predatory lenders. On Feb. 18, the AFT and Protect Borrowers unveiled new findings from a survey of more than 7,500 AFT union members at a news conference, revealing the dire financial situations working families face under President Donald Trump’s failed economic policies. More than a third (36 percent) of respondents say they can’t pay all of their monthly expenditures, and the overwhelming majority (74 percent) say they live paycheck to paycheck. The AFT has launched a massive new campaign to fight back and unveiled tools members can use to fix this crisis.
Upcoming Professional Development Workshop
AFT Michigan
Trauma-Informed Care in PreK-14
Saturday, March 7, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
via Zoom
This workshop will introduce attendees to what trauma-informed care is in the educational setting, emphasizing key inside and outside the practices that help address student trauma.
Attendees will learn practical strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment. While also promoting emotional well-being for both educators and learners.
FACING HISTORY & OURSELVES Black and Jewish America: A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Join this March 10 webinar to examine the intertwined histories of Black and Jewish communities in America in this timely conversation with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. Gain insights into identity and historical understanding.
Free Symposium: Navigating Workers’ Compensation & Other Benefits at Work – March 14
On Saturday, March 14, CLCS will be hosting a Zoom symposium on Workers’ Compensation, led by attorney Michael Doud. We’ll discuss the ways workers can navigate WC claims and access to benefits. The symposium will run 10am-12pm.
Register now!: bit.ly/CLCSSymposium
Nationwide “No Kings” Day of Action – March 28
Events in Minnesota make clear what’s at stake in America, AFT President Randi Weingarten said in announcing our union’s participation in the next nationwide “No Kings” day of action on March 28. In President Donald Trump, we have “a leader who acts more like an unbridled king, as opposed to a president who abides by a legal and moral responsibility to the people of our country.” Americans are fighting back peacefully. “It’s clear that courageous, everyday citizens refuse to be intimidated by our government’s abuse of power,” Weingarten said. “We, as Americans, are at an inflection point. That’s why the AFT will take to the streets again. … It’s time for the federal government to help people forge a better life, not to create fear. We will stand up and protect our schools, our hospitals and our neighbors.”
Share My Lesson Virtual Conference Registration Open
Join Share My Lesson March 23–26 for the 2026 Virtual Conference—four days featuring 30+ all-new webinars and free, for-credit professional development for PreK–higher education teachers and school staff.
What You’ll Gain
Practical, classroom-ready strategies—from educational organizations you already trust—across three focused strands:
- The Whole Educator, the Whole Student: Wellness, social emotional learning, and mental health supports for school communities.
- The Power of Core Subjects: Fresh approaches to math, science, civics, literacy and the arts. Sponsored by BuildSubmarines.com.
- Teaching in a Digital World: AI, media literacy, digital well-being and classroom innovation. Sponsored by OpenAI.
Learn alongside experts from Common Sense Education, Facing History & Ourselves, Colorín Colorado, Science Friday and Lee & Low Books—and many other trusted education partners.
Attend live. Plan your schedule. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 5 wellness care packages!
CARE: Community Awareness, Readiness and Education
Join this community for resources on preparedness, well-being and building supportive school environments—including guidance for those facing immigration enforcement and ICE actions.
CARE stands for Community Awareness, Readiness, and Education. This community is a space for educators, union leaders, families, and community partners to find tools, examples, and reference materials that support awareness, preparedness, and care when immigration enforcement actions or other moments of uncertainty may affect our schools and neighborhoods.
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!
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Women have always been at the forefront of change, strengthening our communities, advancing justice and expanding opportunity for all.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a curated collection of lesson plans and classroom resources for preK-12 educators. Explore stories, perspectives and achievements that help students better understand women’s contributions throughout history.
Click Herefor AFT Share My Lesson Resources.
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In solidarity,
Terrence Martin
President
