Steve Conn Removed From Office And Kicked Out Of Detroit Federation Of Teachers
Steve Conn was removed from the presidency Wednesday and kicked out of the Detroit Federation of Teachers.
Steve Conn was removed from the presidency Wednesday and kicked out of the Detroit Federation of Teachers.
"It's time to step aside and let the next phase of leadership come in," Keith Johnson said.
Keith Johnson re-elected as Detroit Federation of Teachers president.
The president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers is asking the Detroit City Council for help in convincing the school district's state-appointed emergency manager to negotiate with the union on a new contract.
Detroit Federation of Teachers President Keith Johnson is threatening to file a lawsuit against the school district if any teacher loses their job based on end of the school year teacher evaluations.
Dozens of Detroit Public Schools teachers are being laid off -- and it's happening during the important start of the crucial MEAP testing period. DFT President Keith Johnson says the layoffs could not come at a worse time.
Michigan teachers would no longer have to join unions under legislation state Senate Republicans plan to introduce in the coming weeks.
Faced with a $327 million budget deficit, the Detroit Public Schools has proposed a budget plan that cuts 853 district jobs and 231 million in expenses, while reducing class size.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush comes to Michigan to talk to lawmakers about education reform and Michigan Matters host Carol Cain gets an exclusive interview.
Detroit Public Schools continue operating under a state appointed emergency manager who unlike his predecessor, Robert Bobb, has the authority to scuttle labor contracts if he sees a need to do so.
The district says the number of teachers called back will depend on next year's enrollment.
Keith Johnson will have to wait until the recount on votes is complete Wednesday, January 19 to find out if he continues as the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) president.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
A forensic analyst who works for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will resume testimony Friday in former President Donald Trump's trial.
Many Detroit residents say it's almost like you can't go anywhere safely. But for some, the shooting opens old wounds.
The Detroit Police Department says a child found wandering in Detroit Thursday has been reunited with family.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District says it has seen a surge in consumption of marijuana edibles and vape pens at schools and is urging local, state and federal leaders to implement a policy.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Even before his hush money trial got underway on April 15, Trump has held just a handful of public campaign events since becoming his party's presumptive nominee in March.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who allegedly threw eight bunnies trapped in a plastic bag out of his car window.
A forensic analyst who works for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will resume testimony Friday in former President Donald Trump's trial.
Many Detroit residents say it's almost like you can't go anywhere safely. But for some, the shooting opens old wounds.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Here's how you can snag $25 tickets to concerts heading to Metro Detroit this year.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 275,000 fans attended the first day on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
A forensic analyst who works for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will resume testimony Friday in former President Donald Trump's trial.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
The Washtenaw County Health Department says the bat was found in the 48108 zip code.
In a neighborhood longing for access to nutritious foods, customers and staff couldn't contain their excitement as the doors finally opened Wednesday at the Detroit People's Food Co-Op.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
The game between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals has been postposed Monday night because of inclement weather.
A Royal Oak catering company secured the contract to help feed the draft workers.
The NFL draft enabled the Detroit Lions to turn a potential weakness into a strength by selecting cornerbacks with their first two picks.
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
A field of 20 horses is set to launch from the starting gate for the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
Not a washout for the weekend.
Detroit police are still searching for the suspects wanted in connection to the Wednesday park shooting that left two women and two children injured; Detroit Public Schools is seeing a surge in marijuana edibles and vape pens at schools; a water repair project on 8 Mile Road has begun, prompting closures, and more top stories.
The search for the suspect continues after a shooting at a park on Detroit's west side that injured two women and two children. Many in the city say it's almost like you can't go anywhere safely. But for some, the shooting opens old wounds.
The Michigan Debate Task Force is looking for new ways to hold debates in the state, starting with the U.S. Senate race. David Dulio, a professor at Oakland University who is leading the task force, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the group's mission.
Mild weather continues but showers return tonight with a few rumbles as well to wrap up our week.