GFT – GWA NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSS DRUG-FREE POLICY
The GFT - GWA Collective Bargaining negotiation teams have completed their review of the existing collective bargaining agreement. Several items will be further discussed at the next negotiation meeting; among them is the GWA Drug-Free Workplace policy. The next...
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.
PASS BOND BILL TO FIX SCHOOLS
Bill 414 proposed by Senator Ben Pangelinan suggests that GovGuam borrow a bond to repair our public schools. It is important that our legislature pass this bill as our schools are in dire need of repair and maintenance. We have less students now...
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM THE ELECTION COMMITTEE:
Election Day: Election day for DOE and DODEA Bus Drivers’ Bargaining Unit Officers will be on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the GFT Office in Mangilao from 7am to 5pm. To vote in this election, you must be a DOE Faculty or Alutiq employee and must...
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT MEANS PREMIUM REBATES FOR CONSUMERS
One of the Affordable Care Act’s most important consumer protection provisions requires health insurers to spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on actual medical care, not wasteful administration, marketing or executive pay and bonuses. The health...
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
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MEET BAILEY: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Bailey is a sweetie pie! She’s a quiet girl who is eager for training! Bailey is a tan and black girl with fluffy fur and a heart of gold! Bailey is patiently awaiting her furever family. Meet her at GAIN today!
MEET CALYPSO: GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Calypso is a cutie pie! She’s a playful little gal who knows how to brighten your day! Calypso is a Tortie kitten with a golden stripe on her forehead that goes perfectly with her big, golden eyes. Calypso can’t wait to find her furever home! Meet her at...
GOV CALVO, LET’S MAKE A DEAL
Governor Calvo ordered the Superintendent to attach a letter to teachers’ pay checks in an attempt to explain his state of the island speech. Unfortunately, the letter is almost as confusing as his speech. He states, “…we support...
ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS MON. 2/20/12 FROM 8AM-5PM
A member who is in good standing (as evidenced by the Membership Roster) and is eligible to vote, but is unable to vote at the polling station on the scheduled day of the election, may vote by absentee ballot only within four days preceding the last Friday in February...
GINGRICH: PUT POOR KIDS TO WORK CLEANING SCHOOLS
The Republican presidential candidate says child labor laws are “stupid.” But that’s just the start. He says schools should “get rid of unionized janitors” and hire low-income kids to clean the schools. He also says that age nine...
ADELE TRASHES NEWT GINGRICH AT THE GRAMMY’S!
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NEWPORT NEWS SHIPYARD TECHS WIN VOICE WITH IAM
It took more than two years, but 220 workers the Huntington Ingalls Shipyard in Newport News, Va.,—formerly Northrup Grumman Shipbuilding—got their votes counted and won representation with the Machinists (IAM). The Radiological Control...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced important information regarding the GFT Presidential re-election. The Department of Labor offers this notification to explain and to inform members of the circumstances providing the basis for the Department of...