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.
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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.
Water service is expected to be interrupted for several hours Monday in part of Harper Woods as DPW crews work on a repair.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
A strip mall in Garden City, Michigan, was damaged by a fire on Sunday evening, according to police.
A Roseville family needs help after a fire destroyed their home and everything in it a few weeks before Christmas.
A young female is dead and police are looking for a suspect after a shooting inside an apartment in Ann Arbor on Sunday afternoon.
A Roseville family needs help after a fire destroyed their home and everything in it a few weeks before Christmas.
At least five businesses have been damaged by a fire at a strip mall in Garden City, police said on Sunday evening.
Water service is expected to be interrupted for several hours Monday in part of Harper Woods as DPW crews work on a repair.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
A young female is dead and police are looking for a suspect after a shooting inside an apartment in Ann Arbor on Sunday afternoon.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 12 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat Milwaukee 124-112 on Saturday night to end the Bucks' 15-game winning streak in Detroit.
The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Cold temps today with dry conditions for most of us, but rain and snow are headed our way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect next.
The Senate is expected to vote as soon as this week on whether or not to extend expiring affordable Care Act subsidies.
There are new calls Monday morning for the release of a classified video showing a US military strike on a suspected drug boat. CBS News has this report.
A fatal shooting is under investigation in Ann Arbor. Authorities are investigating a fire at a Garden City strip mall building. Sports, weather and other top stories.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is searching for a suspect after a young female was found fatally shot in her apartment on Sunday, a dog was killed during an attempted vehicle break-in and other top stories for the evening of Dec. 7, 2025.