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It's that time of the year for us to celebrate together! Please join us for our Holiday Party on December 12, 2025 at 5pm at the union building located at15300 E 10 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI. This party will be open to all union members and retirees, and everyone is welcome to bring a plus one partner or spouse. The party food will be potluck style so please sign up to bring something yummy! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Stephanie Jovanovski or J

A giant "Thank You" to everyone that participated in the turkey giveaway for our students. It was astounding success and meant so much for our students and their families!

Please join us to raise money for our scholarship trust and enjoy eating great, authentic Italian food with family and friends! EDFT SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUNDRAISER Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria 21311 Gratiot, Eastpointe, MI Monday, October 20th Please present this with payment of your bill Monday, October 20 , 2025th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ellen DeMunnik. Ellen was a loyal member of East Detroit Federation of Teachers (EDFT, now...

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Hugh Jarvis on Friday, February 24, 2023. Hugh was a teacher at Grant Middle School in East...

EFE Member, Lisa Ayrault, was recently interviewed by WXZY channel 7 news offering advice for parents to get their students off to a...

Despite many challenges, teachers and paraprofessionals are eagerly gearing up for the new school year. EFE President, Lincoln Stocks,...

The teacher shortage is making national news. The impact at Eastpointe Community Schools has been especially stressful, with Eastpointe...

On February 18, 1942, AFT Local #698 was chartered as the Macomb County Federation of Teachers. Over the past 79 years, our local has...

From AFT Michigan: We need testimonials from members to encourage the Legislature to waive the M-Step this spring. Members please use...

Name: Karen Ladouceur Year hired in East Detroit/Eastpointe Schools: 2002 Current staffing assignment (building, grade, subjects, etc.):...

Eastpointe Federation of Educators has a shiny new website!

Name: Brigid Koszweski Current EFE position and how long you have held it: Union Officer as Chairwoman for the EFE Sick Bank for at least...