APRIL 29 LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE HEARING
A court hearing for the law enforcement retirement case is scheduled on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 2:00pm in the Superior Court of Guam. GFT had filed a Writ of Mandate against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for erroneous calculations of retirement earnings for...
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.
18,000 CITY BRIDGES ‘STRUCTURALLY DEFICIENT’—FIX THE BRIDGES, EASE THE JOB CRISIS
A new report shows that more than 18,000 of the nation’s busiest bridges clustered in the nation’s metro areas are rated as “structurally deficient.” Overall, there are some 70,000 structurally deficient bridges, but those in the metro...
VICTORY FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS!!!
Almost 200 teachers and parents went to Wednesday’s Guam Education Board meeting to stand for their profession, Students and contract. Teacher after teacher, decked out in “I make a difference” t-shirts, testified about how hard they work, how...
A BATTLE WON, MORE TO FIGHT
Getting the teachers’ contract extended was a great victory but we still have to negotiate a new and better agreement which still won’t be easy. Even in today’s PDN, Barry Mead tips his hand that the Board wants to save $9Million at our...
TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS ON MONDAY, 4:00PM AT DOE BOARD ROOM
Teachers and parents: the power to win a great CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) that protects your profession and your students comes from you. Please attend the negotiating sessions from 4pm to 6pm at the DOE conference room on Monday and wear your new...
FLORIDA TRANSIT WORKERS VOTE TO JOIN TWU
Workers at the Lakeland (Fla.) Area Mass Transit District’s Citrus Connection voted to join the Transport Workers (TWU) Local 525last week. The 88 bus drivers and maintenance workers chose TWU by a 2-to-1 margin. Read more
GET YOUR NEW T-SHIRTS AT THE BOARD MEETING TONIGHT, INARAJAN ELEM. 6:30PM!
Teachers, it’s your profession, your students and your contract so stand for them on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Inarajan Elementary School 6:30pm. Board members need to hear how hard you work at school and at home to be a good teacher; about the...
TEACHERS, FIRST RESPONDERS JOBS BILL MOVES TOWARD A VOTE
The U.S. Senate this week may vote on legislation that would enable some 400,000 teachers, police officers and firefighters to return to work or stay on the job. At a rally on Capitol Hill tomorrow, they will urge the Senate to act quickly and warn lawmakers...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Chica is a "lovin' life" kind of gal! She's very friendly and would do great in any home! Chica is a red and brown Chihuahua who eagerly awaits your visit to GAIN! Call GAIN for more info
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Kendall is loads of fun and he loves to play around! Kendall is a Grey Tabby with the most gorgeous golden eyes. He can't wait to meet you! See him at GAIN today! Call GAIN for more info
TEACHERS: BOARD MEETING ON WED. OCT. 19 @ INARAJAN ELEM. 6:30PM!
It’s your profession, your students and your contract so stand for them on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Inarajan Elementary School 6:30pm. Board members need to hear how hard you work at school and at home to be a good teacher; about the challenges you...
PARENTS: BOARD MEETING ON WED. OCT. 19 @ INARAJAN ELEM. 6:30PM!
It’s your children, their education, and their teachers so stand for them on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Inarajan Elementary School 6:30pm. Board members need to hear that you want them to work with teachers to improve your child’s education; that...
FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
Foundations of Effective Teaching I is a course that focuses on classroom management and teaching techniques. Teachers will be able to apply these techniques in their classrooms as part of the credit hours. If you are interested in taking this...