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THE 2011 EDUCATION BROCHURE NOW OUT

All the courses and more for the Educational Trust in 2011 is now out. Click on the link below to see all the details.

2011.pdf

New booklets on employment rights for vulnerable workers

GFTU ET and the other project partners have worked with Thompsons Solicitors to produce a range of booklets to assist those looking at rights for vulnerable workers.

The booklets can be accessed by clicking on the link below -

NUJ & BECTU Banners on London May Day March

Banners from GFTU unions were prominent on the London May Day March on May 1st. NUJ, BECTU, GMB & UNITE,were in the front of the march as it went from Clerkenwell Greem to Trafalgar Square. Veteran politician Tony Benn gave a rousing speech exoressing his strong belief in what the young people in society were going to do to fight against the injustices in the world. He was joined by Megan Dobney the Regional Secretary of SERTUC, Chris Baugh the AGS of PCS, Thierry Schaffauser of SERTUC LGBT & GMB SHOUT, Sean Vemell of UCS NEC, Kiri Tunks of NUT speaking about workers in Palestine, aspeakers from RMT, Turkish & Kurdish organisations. With music from the Big Red Band and singers greeting the march in the Square it was a highly succesful day.

NUJ & BECTU Banners on London May Day March.

Banners from GFTU unions were prominent on the London May Day March on May 1st. NUJ, BECTU, GMB & UNITE,were in the front of the march as it went from Clerkenwell Greem to Trafalgar Square. Veteran politician Tony Benn gave a rousing speech exoressing his strong belief in what the young people in society were going to do to fight against the injustices in the world. He was joined by Megan Dobney the Regional Secretary of SERTUC, Chris Baugh the AGS of PCS, Thierry Schaffauser of SERTUC LGBT & GMB SHOUT, Sean Vemell of UCS NEC, Kiri Tunks of NUT speaking about workers in Palestine, aspeakers from RMT, Turkish & Kurdish organisations. With music from the Big Red Band and singers greeting the march in the Square it was a highly succesful day.

Long serving GFTU Officer Rod Smith retires

Long serving Research Officer Rod Smith has retired from the GFTU. Officially finishing at the end of February, there was a retirement party on March 18 held at Headland House.

Rod joined the GFTU in 1976 as part of a team of 2 Research Officers. Coming from a background in engineering and planning, Rod brought a rigorous research methodology and a painstaking focus on accuracy to the job, contributing to the Research Service’s reputation as a source of reliable and well-researched information. The Service worked for affiliates as a confidential advisor and information provider.

February 18 GFTU Conference - Young People and Unions : New thinking, New action

This important new youth initiative by the GFTU opened at the NUT Conference Hall on 18th February 2010.

A wide spread of young trade unionists from across GFTU affiliates attended. After introductory contributions - including from General Secretary Mike Bradley and GFTU Executive Youth Seat Member Rory Palmer - they broke up into workshops to discuss key themes. 

GFTU Logo

This GFTU logo was an updated version of the original Walter Crane design, which was made  for the new GFTU in 1899. The updated version was produced in 1930-1 when the Federation moved into its own purpose built Central House.

This design was on a plaque on the front of the building and was brought in and restored in 2008 by a specialist metal restorer. The current chain logo was produced in the early 1970s.

Successful Launch of GFTU’s Vulnerable Workers Project