Sarasota members learned about the history of Sarasota.

The Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth was recently established by the Legislature via PA 17-2 Sec. 250.  The Commission has heard testimony from the Yankee Institute as well as the CBIA.

Haven't signed a card?   We are more powerful as state employed healthcare professionals when we are all union members!  Please sign a membership card and join us today!

The Legislative Session will open on Wednesday February 7th and will start with the Governor's State of the State address.  This is considered the "short" session which is scheduled to conclude on May 9th.

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Great news!  Your negotiating team has reached a tentative agreement with the College.  We will contact you as soon as we have all the details regarding the ratification process.

Your patience and support is always appreciated.

Please click here to download the current Contract.

And here to download the MOA.

In accordance with our new contract, employees in durational positions can now achieve permanent status after a 6-month working test period, similar to all other new hires.  All durational employees who were hired prior to August 1, 2017 have now achieved permanent status...Congratulations! 

Last year membership voted and approved the A&R contract, as well as modifications to the SEBAC agreement.  These changes were negotiated by union members, for union members via A&R's Negotiations Committee.  While no member was enthusiastic to make the sacrifices being asked, the membership overwhelmingly approved the negotiated contracts.  The result: We have a signed labor agreement which runs through June 2021, with 7% built in wage increases, guaranteed top step bonuses (guaranteed throughout your career),  two step increments, all longevity payments, and a ca

Please note that dues amounts for 2017-18 school year are as follows:  

Full Dues:  $897.16    

Three Quarters: $672.98   

Half: $448.58  

Quarter: $224.40

If you have questions about DFT Membership Cards and Pocket Calendars, please contact Mae Winters in our office. She works on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to  5 p.m. and can be reached at 313-875-3500.