Congrats to Taylor Teachers Reaching 100% Membership!
The Taylor Federation of Teachers has been working hard on increasing their membership at all buildings.The local had 80% membership in August of ’24 and now they have three buildings at 100% membership and an overall membership of 95%. Go TFT!
EMUFT Higher Ed Day of Action: Anti-Autocracy Training
EMUFT, along with co-sponsors EMU-AAUP SLEJ, EMU-AAUP, LEO, MSA, and HVALF, held an anti-autocracy training facilitated by AFT. Open to the community, the event drew multiple unions, student groups, and community members. Participants explored skills to defend democracy, including strategic nonviolent resistance, rally organizing, coalition building, and countering disinformation. This training was a key step in building solidarity between community and unions in Washtenaw County.
United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP) is Hiring!
UMMAP, AFT Local 6739, is looking to hire an experienced and energized Organizer and also a Representative to join their local union of healthcare professionals. For more information and to apply please click the links below:
- Organizer, based in Ann Arbor, MI (Posted: 11/7/2025) Michigan
- Representative, based in Ann Arbor, MI (Posted: 11/7/2025) Michigan
AFT Webinar: Our Healthcare, Our Fight—How Washington’s Actions Threaten Working Families
With the Trump administration’s monthlong government shutdown, Congress’ failure to renew the Affordable Care Act tax credits, and more, we know that our members and families have a LOT of questions about healthcare.
That’s why this Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. EST, AFT President Randi Weingarten will host a discussion with Emily Gee from the Center for American Progress and Leslie Dach from Protect Our Care about how Washington’s budget battles and shutdown threats are driving up healthcare costs—even for union-negotiated plans.
In this webinar, we’ll expose how the system stacks the deck against working people, explain what to do if your coverage is at risk, and lay out how we can fight back together to protect affordable, high-quality healthcare for every worker. We’ll also share ways you can take action to make healthcare affordable. One way you can fight back is by telling our members of Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, to keep healthcare affordable. Write a letter to your member of Congress here.
Please join us for this important discussion. Click here to register.
Support Starbucks Workers on Strike
Starbucks baristas across the country have done an incredible job organizing at more than 640 stores across the country—fighting for higher pay and better hours and staffing for more than 12,000 workers and counting.
These union baristas are making big news: With Starbucks’ busy holiday “red cup” season approaching, 92 percent of union baristas voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13, at corporate stores unless the company stops its union-busting and finalizes fair contracts.
The AFL-CIO and nearly 15 million members stand in solidarity with Starbucks Workers United. Please sign Starbucks baristas’ solidarity pledge in support of the strike at their corporate stores.
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.
Thanksgiving Lesson Plans and Resources
Thanksgiving offers an opportunity for students to reflect on history, culture and gratitude. This preK–12 collection goes beyond seasonal fun, with lessons that explore Native American perspectives and early interactions between Indigenous peoples and settlers. You’ll also find resources for StoryCorps’ Great Thanksgiving Listen to help students connect with elders and preserve family histories.
Remember that when you buy union, you’re supporting good jobs in America’s communities, jobs that provide living wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and dignity and respect for work. Look for these quality products, produced by union members, when preparing for your Thanksgiving feast.
Union made thanksgiving: https://aflcio.org/union-thanksgiving
Teach the history and culture of Indigenous peoples. This expansive K-12 collection features lessons on tribal sovereignty, ways of life, caring for nature and modern Native voices, including Suzan Shown Harjo and Stevie Salas—curated to elevate representation and encourage deeper understanding.
Union Plus Hardship Assistance
Many workers were adversely impacted by the 43-day government shutdown. Though the shutdown has now ended, Union Plus hardship assistance, including furlough grants, is still available to eligible union members.*
Learn more about the Union Plus furlough grants and other hardship assistance at unionplus.org/hardship.
*Certain restrictions, limitations and qualifications apply to these grants. Additional information and eligibility criteria can be obtained atunionplus.org/assistance.
In solidarity,
Terrence Martin
President
