DOC OFFICERS: CBA NEGOTIATION TEAM MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
There will be another GFT - DOC Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation team meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 10:30am at the GFT Office. All interested GFT - DOC members (Corrections Officers I, II and III) who would like to be part of the negotiation...
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.
GRADUATES WILL PROBABLY START WITH LOW WAGE JOBS
Last month, almost 300 graduates received their diplomas from the University of Guam and over 100 received their Associate degree from the Guam Community College. We commend their hard work and perseverance to accomplish this goal, unfortunately the job...
TAKE ACTION TO HELP PALERMO’S PIZZA WORKERS IN MILWAUKEE
One of the most important legacies of the Wisconsin uprising is the mobilization of a new wave of activists. Nearly 300 workers at Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee are among this powerful new wave. Emboldened by the broader movement for workers’...
MEET GAVIN: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Gavin is such a sweet babe! He loves all kinds of people and all kinds of laps to sit on! Gavin is a tricolor puppy with a big heart! He can't wait to meet his fuevery family! Meet him at GAIN today!
MEET PERSIA: GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Persia is a lover! She is an absolute purr machine and she's super friendly! Persia is a black and grey, long-haired kitten with soft, yellow eyes! She's so excited to meet her furever family! See her at the shelter today!
TEACHERS HOPE FOR A CONTRACT
For most public school teachers, summer has officially begun. After an entire school year of preparing lesson plans, grading papers, advising student organizations, coaching sports teams, and sitting in committees, teachers can finally get a break! Okkodo...
MEMBERS CAN USE THEIR DISCOUNT WITH MARIANAS FOOTCARE CLINIC!
Marianas Footcare Clinic has a selection of Orthopedic slippers, Arch supporters and many more footwear specifically designed to give proper structural support. Their Sole products are made to mold and adjust to various people’s feet over time. The Sole...
EARLY CHILDHOOD: UNIONS TAKE BIG ROLE IN ADVANCING GOOD OUTCOMES
When it comes to education, few would dispute that youngsters who have access to high-quality child care and early learning opportunities have a better chance at lifelong success. Now, two research reports show that unions are playing a big role in helping child...
DOE UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE: GFT AWAITING RESPONSE FROM DOA
GFT sent a follow up letter to the Director of the Department of Administration (DOA), Benita Manglona, regarding the Unfair Labor Practice charge filed on May 10, 2012. GFT has yet to receive a response from DOA. DOE Acting Superintendent directed...
WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR?
From locally grown, organic greens to grass-fed beef, we care about the food that comes out of the kitchen—but what about the workers who chop, grill, sauté and serve our food? Today, the restaurant industry is one of the largest and fastest growing...
MORE STEPS TOWARDS FAIR TAXES
The Institute for Policy Studies, based in Washington D.C., has reported on several recent official developments towards adoption of a tax on financial transactions. In a two page summary, the Institute notes: The European Parliament's May 25 vote in favour of...
NSTAR, UNION REACH DEAL, AVOID STRIKE
The union representing nearly 2,000 Nstar workers reached a tentative, 11th-hour deal with negotiators for the electric and gas utility late Friday, averting a possible strike by employees facing rising health insurance costs and reduced sick days. Dan Hurley,...
GFT WINS ULP CASE AGAINST THE GUAM SHIPYARD!
Sonne Alston, a former employee of the Guam Shipyard, was wrongfully terminated in January after joining and assisting GFT in its union activities. In efforts of discouraging employees from joining the union, the management of the Guam Shipyard terminated...