Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052

The Hamtramck Federation of Teachers stands with Minnesota as residents bravely oppose the occupation of its cities. Immigrants are the heart and soul of Hamtramck, and that's why we love our community. Diversity is a superpower. Abolish ICE. HAMTRAMCK FEDERATION OF TEACHERS #1052

The Hamtramck Federation of Teachers stands with Minnesota as residents bravely oppose the occupation of its cities.

Immigrants are the heart and soul of Hamtramck, and that's why we love our community.

Diversity is a superpower. Abolish ICE.

HAMTRAMCK FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
AFT Local #1052

I love my union and our members.

HFT members distributing books and food during a trunk or treat event

Community members participating in trunk or treat

Teachers dressed as school supplies and other fun costumes

Teachers wearing Halloween costumes

HFT members had a busy week! On Wednesday, we participated in the Hamtramck Recreation Dept Trunk or Treat event, passing out books and donated food to the community. On Halloween, members showed off their creative side with some fun costumes!

Terrence Martin presenting HFT President Ruth a commemorative prism

A commemorative prism acknowledging HFTs 75 years

Congratulations to HFT Local 1052 for 75 years as a labor union!

In recognition of this, AFT Michigan President Terrence Martin presented us with a commemorative prism 🤝

Here's to 75 more!

@aft.org

Hamtramck Police and Fire Departments and Hamtramck Recreation Department Trunk or Treat Wednesday October 29 2025 5:00-6:30PM To sign up as a host car, email full name and phone number to ccdeskstaff@hamtramckschools.org Must provide your own goodies Sign up deadline Friday October 24 2025 Zussman Park 3401 Evaline

HFT will be at this event at Zussman Park with sweets and books!

See flyer or alt text for details!

New issue of #AmericanEducator out now!
Inside: @rweingarten.bsky.social on why fascists fear teachers, @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social on defending democracy from authoritarianism, Oscar Westlund on combating disinformation, & members’ stories of standing up to Trump's cuts.

➡️ www.aft.org/ae/fall2025

How one camping trip changed a Hamtramck high schooler's life – Metromode Immigrating from Bangladesh to Hamtramck, Nazma Begum had no friends, no English language skills, and no experience with outdoor activities. But all of that changed when she went on her first camping ...

Public Education Works for Hamtramck!

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AFT’s Weingarten Calls on Chief Fiduciary Officers to Examine Tesla Investments NEW YORK—Today AFT President Randi Weingarten sent a letter to more than 75 state and city chief fiduciary officers who oversee most major U.S. public pension funds, telling money managers to urgently...

“Our members’ right to retire with dignity and grace after decades of service to families and communities is paramount." - @rweingarten.bsky.social

Read more on why we're calling on chief fiduciary officers to examine investments in Tesla.

MI educator says federal education cuts hit hard in Hamtramck schools Cuts to the U.S. education system are expected to create a profound ripple effect on students and staff in Hamtramck's already struggling school district. Hamtramck serves more than 2,900 students, ...

Destroying the Department of Education would have devastating consequences, especially for our students with different abilities, our multi-language learners, and our students living in poverty and needing extra assistance with basic needs.

www.publicnewsservice.org/2025-03-17/e...

Students from Hamtramck High School given an opportunity to ski in Northern Michigan

Our members have been doing great things for our students!

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The mayor of the city of Hamtramck is not elected exclusively by the membership of our local. It looks like he has a new job coming up anyway. Thank you for your support of students and teachers in Hamtramck!

Hamtramck schools among districts preparing to lose millions in COVID-era funding Federal funding granted during the pandemic is being pulled from at least 27 school districts across Michigan.

HFT's President outlines how Hamtramck Public Schools could lose over $7 million in funding for infrastructure work that is already underway:

www.wxyz.com/news/hamtram...

Will we have a board meeting tomorrow? It hasn't been cancelled yet!

HFT members were on the Elf Squad today for Detroit Friendship House's toy distribution.

Thank you to all of our members and members of the community who donated toys for children this holiday season.

Just kidding, the board has postponed the meeting AGAIN until December 18th.

Teachers and support staff show up to work every day for our students.

Just kidding, the board has postponed the meeting AGAIN until December 18th.

Teachers and support staff show up to work every day for our students.

Just kidding, the board has postponed the meeting AGAIN until December 18th.

Teachers and support staff show up to work every day for our students.

Hamtramck Public Schools

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Hamtramck will meet tomorrow, December 11th, at 6:00pm. This meeting was rescheduled from December 4th. The meeting will be streamed on the District's Public YouTube channel.

www.youtube.com/@hamtramckpu...

Monday I attended the Wayne-Westland Teachers picket. They are in the middle of intense contract negotiations.

If educators are pushing back there is good reason.

Teacher working conditions are student learning conditions.

Graphic from Detroit Friendship House showing volunteers distributing food for 200 families this Thanksgiving.

HFT was proud to support Detroit Friendship House and help them distribute food for 200 Hamtramck families this Thanksgiving.

Child development is greatly affected by the mental health of the adults who care for them. Let's all take care of our mental health.

Bricks purchased for schools were found used in board members' homes and bars. A fence installed at a school was removed and placed at a board member's daughter's house. Board members demanded bribes from teachers to vote in favor of raises. The board paid itself $25k in unauthorized salaries.

In the early 1940s Hamtramck teachers went on strike over the firing of over 40 married teachers ("to balance the budget"), threats to fire any other teacher who married, and school board corruption.

1965 - HFT members conduct a sit-in at the junior high school waiting for a response to their wage demands.

Any sign of an AFT Archivist? 👀

1965 - HFT members conduct a sit-in at the junior high school waiting for a response to their wage demands.

It takes a village to raise a child and support a family. A caring society starts before birth. Thanks Senator Chang!

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Fighting for a better future Americans need a great education and a union contract so they can get ahead and communities can rise together.

One thing is certain: Educators, healthcare professionals and public employees will continue doing everything they can to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. Our guiding principle -fighting for our children’s future and the promise of America. www.aft.org/column/fight...

Teachers in the U.S. will spend an estimated $3.35 billion of their own money on classroom supplies in the 2024-25 school year.

The average teacher will spend $883.60.