EDUCATION BUDGET: RACE TO THE BOTTOM
The expectations placed on GDOE, GCC, UOG and charter schools come with a price tag of $411.97 million. Yet, the budget proposal for FY2020 is at $287.28 million for all education establishments. GDOE’s request alone was for $343 million. So where does Guam rank in...
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.
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Meet Bandit! He is the most adorable little boy and he loves to cuddle! Bandit is a black and white mix with the sweetest attitude. He is very calm and would do great in any home! Stop by the shelter and meet Bandit today! Call GAIN for more info
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Sibyl is cuddliest little baby! She is the sweetest and just loves belly rubs! Sibyl is a black kitten who eagerly awaits your visit at GAIN! Call GAIN for more info
AFT MEMBERS JOIN OBAMA AND BIDEN TO PROMOTE JOBS ACT
A laid-off teacher introduced President Obama in Mesquite, Texas, and the leaders of the United School Employees of Pasco joined Vice President Joe Biden in Florida, both on Oct. 4, to highlight the urgent need for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to stem...
“SEE A BULLY, STOP A BULLY: MAKE A DIFFERENCEâ€
GFT’s national affiliate, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), has started an on-going campaign to raise awareness and provide resources to educators, students and parents in dealing with bullying. The AFT has posted a lot of great information...
WORLD TEACHERS DAY 2011 HONORS EDUCATORS
Yesterday, Oct. 5, was World Teachers Day. As you can see at UNESCO’s website, the annual celebration honors “the essential role of teachers in providing quality education at all levels.” The day is the anniversary of the 1966...
MEAD WAGES WAR ON TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Barry Mead is the Guam Education Board (GEB) member in charge of collective bargaining for the Board and once again he has walked away from the Bargaining Table thus endangering teachers and students. Last night Mr. Mead issued a press release full of mistruths...
PRESIDENT RECTOR’S PLEA FOR SANITY
On October 3rd Mr. Mead presented a rather bizarre ultimatum to GFT’s negotiating team which attempted to justify the GEB’s team walk out. Today, President Rector sent a letter to the rest of the GEB informing them of this bullying tactic...
PROMOTE CYCLING: GCF/I BIKE COMMUNITY RIDE SAT. OCTOBER 8TH
The next GCF/I Bike community ride will take place this Saturday, October 8, 2011 in Tamuning. The GCF will provide support vehicles for the ride and refreshments following the ride. Hornet mechanics will be available for any last minute bike...
FAA WORKERS WIN BACK PAY FOR SHUTDOWN FURLOUGHS
The 4,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) workers who lost two weeks of pay when they were furloughed during the Republican shutdown of the FAA, will receive back pay, the agency announced Friday. House Republicans forced the shutdown of the FAA...
ONLINE TAX COLLECTION COULD HELP GUAM
California recently made a deal with Amazon for online tax collection which will generate billions of dollars for the State. This is a huge break for Guam as the island’s retailers should be behind this if it was to be implemented. President Matt...
UAW MEMBERS RATIFY NEW GM CONTRACT
Members of the UAW working at General Motors Co. (GM) voted by two-to-one to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the company. The two sides hadreached a tentative agreement Sept. 16. The contract will create 6,400 new jobs in the United States,...
MEMBER JEFFREY MESA VILLAMOR NEEDS YOUR HELP
Jeffrey Mesa Villamor of DOE is in need of sick leave as he will be undergoing medical treatment. If you would like to share your sick leave, then please contact the GFT Office at #735-4390.