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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Only one of the three candidates for school board decided to seek the endorsement of district paraeducators and teachers. That candidate is current school board member, Tazia Miah. HFT will host a Meet and Greet with Ms. Miah on Tuesday, September 1st, starting at 3:30 pm.

HPS School Board Candidate

MEET & GREET

WITH TAZIA MIAH

SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2026 | 3:30 PM

HAMTRAMCK PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
2360 CANIFF AVE

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

This weekend, Hamtramck Federation of Teachers members hit the streets of Hamtramck to ask voters to Vote Yes for Hamtramck Recreation on August 4.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

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

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

At last night's Senior Honors Night HFT awarded scholarships to eight graduating Cosmos including HFT Future Teacher Scholarship winner and future early childhood educator Salwa Al-Harris and Myra Barnett Memorial Scholarship winner and future EMU Eagle and nurse Malachi Brown.

At last night's Senior Honors Night, the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers awarded scholarships to eight graduating Cosmos.

Below, we see HFT president Toni Coral with HFT Future Teacher Scholarship winner and future early childhood educator - Salwa Al-Harris.

She is also pictured with the Myra Barnett Memorial Scholarship winner and future EMU Eagle and nurse Malachi Brown.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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

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Union Chick @toni1052.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I love my union and our members.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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!

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

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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

Terrence Martin presenting HFT President Ruth a commemorative prism

A commemorative prism acknowledging HFTs 75 years

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

HFT will be at this event at Zussman Park with sweets and books! See flyer or alt text for details!

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AFT @aft.org · 23/09/2025

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

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AFT @aft.org · 02/04/2025

“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.

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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...

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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...

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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, ...

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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!

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

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

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

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...

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Hamtramck Public Schools

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Dylan Wegela @dylanwegela.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

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

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

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ZERO TO THREE @zerotothree.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

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.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

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

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

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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AFT @aft.org · 18/11/2024

｡ﾟﾟ･｡･ﾟﾟ｡ﾟ。 It's better in a union 　ﾟ･｡･ﾟ @aflcio.org

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

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...

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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.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

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.

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NPR @npr.org · 18/11/2024

If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.

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Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you

If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

HFT members hit the picket lines with our brothers and sisters of the UAW during their strikes last year.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Congrats to Hamtramck High School students MST Labone Begum and Shuvomita Dey on the publication of their debut book Sun-kissed. The authors signed copies of their book at Hamtramck Public Library on Thursday. HFT members and newly elected board member Linda Wolyniec were there to show support.

Flyer for a book reading and signing event at Hamtramck Public Library this past Thursday.

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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) @organizeworkers.bsky.social · 21/06/2024

A photographer took a picture of a worker before and after telling them about their Weingarten rights

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Darrin Camilleri @darrincamilleri.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Congrats to the thousands of nurses who work at Corewell Hospitals across our community – including nurses at the Trenton, Wayne, and Taylor campuses!

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Anna Meier @annameier.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Welcome to Saturday morning labor education. (I have to work today, so I might as well.) What are your Weingarten rights, and how can you use them to protect yourself against a boss on a power trip? 1/

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Voters also approved the Wayne County education enhancement millage and our neighbors in Detroit approved Proposal S. Great news for our students and our communities.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Voters overwhelmingly approved the millage and one of our endorsed candidates, Linda Wolyniec, won a seat on the school board. We're proud of the hard work by our members and the community to support our students and the future of our district.

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Some good news from the election? Our members spent many hours canvassing, phone banking, providing translation services, registering voters, and volunteering to support an operating millage and our endorsed school board candidates.

A yard signs that says "Hamtramck: Live here, register here, vote here!"

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Hamtramck Federation of Teachers - AFT Local 1052 @aft1052.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

✋ Present! Hamtramck Federation of Teachers (AFT Local 1052) is the union representing teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff working for Hamtramck Public Schools in Hamtramck, Michigan. We'll share updates for our members and the public.

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