Benefits to Union Membership

GTFF Member Benefits:

  • Participation at the General Membership Meetings and caucuses – where official business occurs, such as voting on resolutions, budget approval, and voicing your opinion (free food and beverages, too!)
  • Voting in elections, changes to the bylaws, and above all – ratifying our contract with the university
  • Free GTFF t-shirt and other swag like hats, buttons, and koozies
  • End of term socials
  • Access to the GTFF office equipment – where you can use the computer, printer, copier, and fax machine
  • Local discounts
    • 16 Tons bottle shop – discounted membership
    • David Minor Theater – $1 off regular admission tickets
    • More to come!
  • AFT Oregon, AFT National, and AFL-CIO member discount programs (why? because the GTFF is a local of the American Federation of Teachers, which is part of the AFL-CIO).
    • Here’s a sampling of some of the discounts. For a full list, see AFT Oregon, AFT National, and AFL-CIO’s Union Plus
      • 15% off discount for AT&T Wireless
      • PDX Airport parking
      • Portland Art Museum
      • up to 25% off car rental
      • Hotels

If you are currently not a GTF, but have been or plan on receiving a GTF position in the coming term, consider becoming an Associate Member.