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Members participate in their Union and celebrate GFT's 48th year

Updated May 23, 2013 7:16 pm



GFT members gathered on Thursday, May 23 at the GFT compound to discuss some updates on collective bargaining and concerns at the work sites.  Prizes and cake was also provided in celebration of GFT's 48th year. 

CALLING ALL MEMBERS! GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURS. MAY 23RD AT THE GFT COMPOUND 6PM

Updated May 22, 2013 12:22 am

We highly encourage our members to participate in their union by attending the next General Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the GFT Compound in Mangilao starting at 6pm.  Members must use this opportunity to prepare for upc

Share My Lesson, a great website that allows teachers from all across the nation to share their teaching lessons.  This allows for teacher collaboratio">SHARE MY LESSON

Updated May 21, 2013 12:05 am

The American Federation of Teachers created Share My Lesson, a great website that allows teachers from all across the nation to share their teaching lessons.  This allows for teacher collaboratio

DOE BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 21 AT OCEANVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA 6PM

Updated May 20, 2013 12:17 am

Teachers, support staff, parents and all stakeholders of DOE are encouraged to attend the next Board meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at  the Oceanview Middle School Cafeteria at 6:00pm.  This is your opportunity to bring forth your c

GPD CELEBRATES 2013 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Updated May 16, 2013 11:22 pm

The Guam Police Department (GPD) had a full week of ceremonies this week in celebration of National Police Week.  The week’s activities kicked off on Monday at the Governor’s office for the Proclamation signing.  On Wednes

GPD PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE

Updated May 16, 2013 12:59 am

Police officers, family and friends gather in front of the Hagatna Police Precinct for the 2013 Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 15th.  The Memorial Service included a presentation of Wreaths and roll call of Heroes.&

OUR CONTINUOUS CALL TO THE GEB TO RESUME CBA NEGOTIATIONS IN RECOGNITION OF TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Updated May 9, 2013 11:35 pm

GFT representatives have constantly been following up on the status of the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which has been expired since August 2011.   The Guam Education Board (GEB) had stated that they are wait

NATIONAL NURSES WEEK & SCHOOL NURSE DAY!

Updated May 9, 2013 10:19 pm

Every year our nurses volunteer their time to give out TB shots during GFT’s free Annual TB Testing.  We are very grateful to have nurses that will find time out of their busy schedules to give back to their Union.  Let’s

STEWARD TRAINING MOVED TO JUNE 15

Updated May 9, 2013 12:03 am

If you would like to help communicate union information at your worksite and represent your members, then consider being a Steward!  There will be a Steward Level 1 Training (Steward 101) on Saturday, June 15, 2013.  This is a great w

TAKE A STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE ON FRIDAY, MAY 10TH!

Updated May 9, 2013 12:02 am

We ask that members wear their GFT T-shirts and participate in an Island Wide Walkout to Take a Stand Against Violence!  On Friday, May 10, 2013 at 4:30pm, we ask that members walk out to the main roadside nearest to them in support of thi

Have any special recipes that you would like to share to our members for Mother's Day? Or have any creative arts and crafts that you would like to share? Send it to irish@gftunion.com and we'll publish it in th"> HAVE SPECIAL RECIPES OR ARTS & CRAFTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY?

Updated May 7, 2013 6:56 pm

Have any special recipes that you would like to share to our members for Mother's Day? Or have any creative arts and crafts that you would like to share? Send it to irish@gftunion.com and we'll publish it in th

The next General Membership meeting will be on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6pm to be held at the GFT compound.

">GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING THURS. MAY 23, 2013 AT 6PM GFT COMPOUND

Updated May 6, 2013 5:31 pm

The next General Membership meeting will be on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 6pm to be held at the GFT compound.

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    10% off any service (excluding oil changes)

  • Micronesia Mall & Agana Stadium Theatres -

     

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  • Todo Maoleg - 10% off
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  • X-Ray Pro - 20% off on all studies that are less than $100. 25% off studies or multiple studies that are more than $100. Members who are 59 years old and above (ID required) will receive 50% off the regular list price.
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    10% discount at the Marriott Café in the Guam Marriott Resort & Spa.  Members must present their membership card to receive the discount and is only valid for the cardholder.  Discount is not offered on Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays.

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    $5 Off Learn Chamorro education DVD 

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