AFT Michigan

@aftmichigan

35,000 members in PreK-12, higher ed, and healthcare across Michigan.

Michigan, USA
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Joined February 2010
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    23 hours ago

    Hey our colleague (and self-made immigration law specialist) is headed for the Big Leagues—let’s cheer her on!

    Huge congratulations and lots of love to , the new Associate General Counsel! Our country is lucky to have a brilliant legal mind and kind and generous soul in this position.
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    14 hours ago

    Allies from across WMU showed up for the PIO yesterday. With Kalamazoo and the nation watching, WMU employees are awake, determined, and united.

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    Jul 20

    👉 Detroit Disability Power joins us as we recognize the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act and talk about how to combat ableism.

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    Jul 20

    . is offering fully vaccinated students the chance to win full-year scholarships and gift cards.

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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 20

    Faculty members at the University of Michigan overwhelmingly favor mandatory vaccinations for everyone on campus

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  6. Retweeted
    Jul 14

    Western faculty asked how much WMU has been paying that private law firm with the anti-labor reputation, so we investigated. The staggering costs may surprise you.

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  7. Retweeted
    Jul 19

    New column from president : It’s time for billionaires to pay their fair share of taxes

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    Jul 19

    The latest from David Hecker, president of : To create a better future for public schools and working families across the state, we need the wealthy to pay their fair share.

    Column: It’s time for billionaires to pay their fair share of taxes via
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  9. Retweeted
    Jul 15

    We’re hiring! Are you an executive assistant with previous union experience? Check us out and apply today!

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  10. Retweeted
    Jul 14

    HUGE: librarians, archivists, and curators have officially won union recognition, and will be a new bargaining unit within LEO! We're excited to grow our union and continue building solidarity across the university. Congrats LEO-GLAM! Statement:

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  11. Retweeted
    Jul 14

    Speaking of organizing: The University of Michigan officially and voluntarily recognized our union of librarians, archivists and curators at umich. We are officially joining I could not be happier nor prouder of everyone who made this happen! 🎉🍾🥳

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    Jul 14

    This is what we get when both sides of the aisle work hard to find common ground. This is what we get when Democrats and Republicans say ‘What do our students need? Now let’s get it done.’”  

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  13. Jul 13

    "This is what happens when our elected officials listen to educators, make the well-being of our students a priority, and work in a bi-partisan manner." Check out our full statement on the historic bill signed by today:

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  14. Jul 13

    This historic bill will do a world of good for educators and students in public schools across the state. Thank you for stepping up, .

    TODAY: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will sign the state’s $17 billion fiscal year 2022 School Aid Budget, the largest-ever investment in Michigan’s K-12 schools. The bill includes around $4 billion in American Rescue Plan funding. Bill Analysis:
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  15. Jul 1

    Attention educators! Today's a great day to get your COVID vaccine! Starting today, Michiganders who got at least one vaccine dose have a shot at winning millions in prizes by entering a drawing here:

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    Jun 17

    U-M expands free tuition program to its Dearborn, Flint campuses

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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 16

    Our full release on the Republican anti-voter bills with quotes from :

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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 16

    The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is holding a 2nd public hearing in Detroit on June 17th at 5pm. All members who are in Detroit please RSVP.

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    Jun 14

    Danny Fenster is the fourth foreign journalist detained in Myanmar since the February coup, and the second American. Journalists should not be targeted for doing their job and reporting the facts.   

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  20. Jun 15

    Together, we can chart a better path forward and work toward a future where students and educators of color are respected, supported, and given the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

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