GDOE ‘YES’ SURVEY
GDOE teachers, staff, parents and students are all encouraged to complete the 2019 Year End School ('YES') Survey. The first 'YES' survey was launched in 2017 and was helpful for school administrators. The survey will be anonymous and individual responses will be...
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.
TEACHER NEGOTIATION MEETING TODAY @ DOE CONFERENCE ROOM 4PM
For more updates on the negotiations, visit the Teachers’ Negotiations page on the GFT Website
CORPORATIONS PUSHING BILL TO TAKE AWAY OVERTIME FROM COMPUTER AND WEB WORKERS
Apparently unsatisfied by the enormous profits they’ve made while average Americans suffer in a difficult economy, corporations are pushing Congress to enact a new law that would exempt a large class of workers from receiving overtime pay. And...
MEET LACEY: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Lacey is an absolute sweetheart! She can't wait to roll over to get her belly rubbed! Lacey is a Hairy brown dog who will love you unconditionally! Meet Lacey at the shelter! Call GAIN for more info
MEET SUZIE: GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Suzie is a calm, cool and collected babe! She enjoys a good snooze in between her playtime! Suzie is a light grey, white and silver Tabby who can't wait to meet you! See her at GAIN today! Call GAIN for more info
VICTORY IN OHIO! VICTORY FOR WORKING FAMILIES!
Working families in Ohio fought back and won against the anti-union/family, Senate Bill 5 that favors the richest 1 percent at the expense of the rest of us 99 percent. Collective bargaining rights would have been taken away with the passage of Senate...
FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING SCHEDULE HAS BEEN CHANGED
The Foundations of Effective Teaching course that was available starting Tuesday, November 8, 2011 has been changed to begin during Christmas Break. Please be on the lookout for the new schedule next week.
REGISTER FOR EDUCATOR’S RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Registration for Professional Development course, Educator’s Rights & Responsibilities, is now available. This course is designed to give the class participant a broad overall view of unions, their structure, purpose and functions....
OHIO VOTERS TO KASICH: “NO, NO, NOâ€
Ohio voters today resoundingly overturned the anti-worker agenda pushed by Gov. John Kasich (R), Republican state lawmakers and outside interest groups which took away the right of public employees to collectively bargain for a middle-class life. Moments...
ILWU PRESS RELEASE: URGENT WARNING ON EXPLOSIVE CONTAINERS
Explosive containers: Pacific Maritime Association puts profits before public safety Despite three deaths globally and numerous injuries and burns, shipping executives reject proposals designed to keep at-risk containers out of U.S. communities SAN FRANCISCO,...
HELP FIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY SIGNING THE PETITION!
It’s nothing new that our public schools severely lack the funds to maintain its facilities and provide the resources our children need and deserve. So let’s take action and sign a new petition that the AFT (American Federation of Teachers) has...
REPORT: WITHOUT MORE INVESTMENT IN THE YOUNG, MIDDLE CLASS COULD DISAPPEAR
In “The State of Young America: The Databook,” the economic experts at Demos demonstrate that by virtually every measure, the fortunes of America’s young people are falling under a deluge of debt, shrinking opportunity, rising costs of living...
NEW ER&D FALL SCHEDULE: FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING & EDUCATOR’S RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The new start date for the Foundations of Effective Teaching is on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The course addresses the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning that are relevant for teachers and classroom paraprofessionals in all grade levels and...