GFT PROPOSES AMENDMENT TO 180 DAY EQUIVALENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
An informational hearing was held yesterday on Public Law 34-105 relative to converting the 180 instructional days required each school year by the Guam Department of Education to 900 instructional hours per year for elementary schools and 1,260 instructional hours...
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.
MEET SOPHY: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Sophy is a hero! This brave little girl is a survivor of cancer! Sophy is a white and light brown dog with a sweet and gentle personality! Sophy is finally ready to settle down with a family of her own! Meet her at GAIN today!
MEET CAMILLE: GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Camille is a complete sweetheart! She loves to climb up to your face and give you kisses! Camille is a grey Tabby with a longing for love! Camille is ready to settle down with her new family! Meet her at GAIN today!
PICK UP TRUCK LICENSE PLATE A 3169 STOLEN!
A baby blue, '91 4x4 xtra cab, pick up truck was stolen. License plate is A 3169. If you have any information then please call Tommy at 878-3674 or Mimie at 868-8802.
PLEASE HELP FELLOW MEMBER QUINTIN S.N. TAIMANGLO
Member Quintin S.N. Taimanglo of Oceanview Middle School is still in need of sick leave donations. If you would like to help donate, then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390.
GFT CONTRACT EMPOWERS TEACHERS
CALVO: “But I go back to my original point: the people who care the most are the ones with the least power. The GFT contract left parents, teachers, principals, the superintendent and the board powerless. I don’t understand why teachers are...
UVA STUDENTS, FOOTBALL PLAYER ON HUNGER STRIKE FOR WORKERS’ LIVING WAGE
More than a dozen students at the University of Virginia are the 11th day of a hunger strike organized by the Living Wage at UVA campaign. The students are demanding a living wage, safer working conditions and better job security for university and university...
SHIPYARD BROTHERS & SISTERS: UNION YES
Mabuhay and Hafa Adai, to my Shipyard Brothers and Sisters, We know you are going to vote Union Yes because you already know how working at the Shipyard is like without the power of a union. The question now is which one? GFT, Guam’s...
VAN HALEN’S ‘TATTOO’ SHOUTS OUT TO UNIONS
Van Halen has really got us going. The legendary rock band has reunited with original lead singer David Lee Roth and their first studio album in 14 years has shot to the top of the charts nearly as fast as Eddie Van Halen’s fingers fly up and down the...
NICKEL AND DIMED FROM THE AMERICAN RULING CLASS!
This is a great video to watch that points out the value of our working families. Watch video here
MEET FRAZER: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Frazer is such a handsome boy! He loves to play and make new friends! Frazer is a chocolate and white colored pup with silky fur and light green eyes! Frazer would love to have a place to call home! Meet him at GAIN today!
MEET WANITA: GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Wanita is too funny! She does the most curious things and she'll do anything for a belly rub! Wanita is a Tortie kitten with big, yellow eyes! She's so excited to meet her furever family! See her at the shelter today!
THE TEACHERS’ CONTRACT PROTECTS EDUCATION
CALVO: “Get rid of the current contract that only vests power in a select few union bosses who care little to nothing for the future of Guam’s children.” THE TRUTH Union Bosses: Assuming that this refers to the President of GFT,...