SUPPORT THE CHICAGO TEACHERS
Sign the petition to show our brothers and sisters in Chicago you support them as they fight for fair funding and fair treatment on their job. Sign here
Representing GovGuam Agencies and Alutiiq Bus Drivers
GFT, AFT Local 1581, exclusively represents the Guam Department of Education Teachers and Support Staff, Guam Memorial Hospital Nurses and Staff, University of Guam Support Staff, Guam Community College Support Staff, Guam Waterworks, Guam Fire Department, Department of Public Health and Social Services Eligibility Specialists, Guam Port Authority, Department of Public Works Bus Drivers, Alutiiq Bus Drivers, Guam Police Department, Customs and Quarantine, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and the Department of Corrections, Port Authority of Guam Police I and II, Port Security Guard (Armed), Psychiatric Nurses, Psychiatric Technicians, and Department of Public Works Sanitation Division.
WORK A DAY IN OUR SHOES
If you think being a teacher or a bus driver is easy, then try to Work A Day in our Shoes. If anyone would like to take the challenge just hit reply and your name will be placed on the list for next school year.
WIN AN MP3 & GFT GIFT SET!
Register your account in GFTs New Website and get automatically entered to win an MP3 Player and GFT Gift Set! Drawing will be held at the end of the month. Winner will be contacted. Log on to www.gftunion.org.
CONGRATULATIONS GFT!
Congratulations to GFT for winning First Place for Best Original Illustration or Photo for the GFT News September 2007 front cover and First Place for the Best Public Relations Activity for the Fair Taxes poster campaign for the 2008 AFTCN Communications Awards Contest.
BENEFITS COSTS: STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS VS. PRIVATE SECTOR
How much do employers spend on benefits for their workers? What are the most costly voluntary benefits? Is there a difference in benefits spending between state and local government employers and private-sector employers? The answers to these questions can be found in...
NURSES WIN BAN ON MANDATORY OVERTIME IN NEW YORK
New York is now one of a handful of states to put an end to forcing nurses to work overtime. Nurse members from the New York State Public Employees Federation and the New York State United Teachers have been working with several other unions for years to lobby their...
FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKSCHEDULES
MomsRising is working to help make America more family-friendly--and less crazy busy--by encouraging employers of all types to adopt flexible work arrangements which are appropriate for specific jobs, including: flexible scheduling, telecommuting, job sharing,...
BETA TESTING GFTS NEW WEBSITE
GFT is currently testing out our new and improved website. Members please visit www.gftunion.org and register. Let us know what you think needs to be improved or if you encounter any problems.
WHENS YOUR FUND RAISER?
GFT understands how hard it is to care for yourself or a loved one in need of medical attention due to the incredibly bad health insurance for Public servants. GFT members constantly have to fundraise for medical treatment or for youth activities. GFT wants to help by...
SUPPORT THE INETNON GEF PAGO CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM
July 5, 2008 (Sat) - The Inetnon Gef Pago Cultural Arts Program will be having a carwash (fundraiser) at Adas Building next to Nissan Motors (Agana) from 10:00 am to 5 pm for the dancers who are participating in the FESTPAC, Festival of the Pacific Arts in American...
GET A FREE NOKIA 2610 OR 1600 AT GTA!
When you sign up under the GFT Plan with GTA MPULSE you can get a Free Nokia 2610 or 1600 or you can get $50 off any premium phone. Some conditions apply. Call GTA at 644-4482 for more details!
FUNDRAISER THIS SUNDAY FOR BABE RUTH ALL STAR TEAM
The Babe Ruth All Star Team will be selling raffle tickets at the Pangasinan Bingo Center this Sunday, July 6, 2008 starting at 2pm. Tickets are $1 each. All proceeds will go towards the teams airfare and hotel accommodations. Please support our youth!
MORE MOTIVATION!
Recruit 1 new member and get a FREE GFT T-Shirt Recruit 3 members and get a FREE iPod! Recruit 20 members and get a FREE one night hotel stay