Justice Leaders Collaborative Social Justice Primer – May 28 at 5:30 PM
Join us on May 28, from 5:30-7:30pm, for JLC’s Social Justice Primer! AFT Michigan has been working with the Justice Leaders Collaborative to provide members with the opportunity to learn more about issues of equity, inclusion and social justice. Leaders and members committed to developing their knowledge and skills around social justice issues have gone on to continue building strong, inclusive, and equitable unions across our state. The Social Justice Primer is a brief introduction to key social justice theories and concepts including:
- Social identities such as race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability
- Privilege and oppression
- The four levels at which privilege, oppression, and change manifest
- Implicit bias
- Microaggressions
The workshop ends with concrete ideas for how you can show up in more inclusive and socially just ways in your life and work. Register at www.aftmichigan.org/union-building-events today! Please reach out to Meenakshi Mukherjee (mmukherjee@aftmichigan.org) with any questions.
AFT Michigan is Hiring
AFT Michigan is seeking an experienced and energized person to join our dynamic statewide union of educators and healthcare providers as our Healthcare Constituency Coordinator. This position will be one of three focused on our main membership constituencies: Healthcare, Higher Education, and PreK-12 Education. Our team works with approximately 100 local unions across the state to build strong locals, develop leadership, bargain and enforce contracts, organize, and work for social justice. AFT is one of the fastest-growing unions in the country and our Healthcare division is rapidly expanding. AFT Michigan represents more than 7,000 Allied Health professionals, Physician Assistants, and Resident Physicians in facilities across the state. For more information, see the full posting on our website.
June 14 Day of Action: March for Democracy
Trump acts like his rule is absolute, but this country doesn’t belong to a king. On June 14, we’re coming together to send a clear message: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.
On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. Find a “No Kings” event near you: https://go.aft.org/nokings
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!”
Mastering Contract Negotiations: Strategies for Successful Agreements – June 26-28
Learn how to prepare for and conduct contract negotiations. Through interactive sessions, and role-playing exercises, you will gain practical experience to enhance your confidence and competence in securing favorable contracts. This workshop is part of the Young Workers Conference.
Mental Health in the Workplace: Fostering a Supportive and Productive Environment – June 26-28
Develop the knowledge and tools necessary to promote mental well-being within your workplace. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants will gain insights into fostering a culture that prioritizes mental health, leading to member satisfaction and a more supportive environment. This workshop is part of the Young Workers Conference.
Worker Pride Conference – Special Single-Day Format – July 19
The Workers’ Pride Conference invites all union and non-union workers and activists from allied organizations to share ideas and grow skills for responding to the challenges facing working people. The conference draws instructors, facilitators, and coordinators from the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome participants from all genders and all cultural or ethnic backgrounds.
Click here for more information on the six workshop options and to register.
AFT Student Debt Clinics
Sign up today for AFT Student Debt Virtual Clinics. There’s one TONIGHT at 7 pm!
Learn about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news is affecting these programs and more!
Register Here
Upcoming Professional Development Workshop
AFT Michigan
Promoting Compassion and Academic Growth Prek-14
Saturday, June 7, 2025
8:30am – 4:00pm
2662 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48207
This in-service is designed to support educators and learners to develop strategies to reduce stress,enhance professional/personal growth and student achievement, through research-based techniques.
Participants will receive 6 SCECHs after completion of the workshop.
Click here to register
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
