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.

PRESIDENT RECTOR’S PLEA FOR SANITY

by | Oct 5, 2011 | | 0 Comments

  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...

FAA WORKERS WIN BACK PAY FOR SHUTDOWN FURLOUGHS

by | Oct 4, 2011 | | 0 Comments

  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

by | Oct 3, 2011 | | 0 Comments

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

by | Oct 2, 2011 | | 0 Comments

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,...

GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK

by | Oct 2, 2011 | | 0 Comments

Tank is a cuddle bear! He's got the goofiest personality and is a whole lot of fun! Tank is an adult black low rider with a milk mustache! Come by the shelter today to meet Tank!  Call GAIN for more info

GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK

by | Oct 2, 2011 | | 0 Comments

Cherri is a a sweet and playful cat! She'll be playing one moment, then snuggling up to you the next! Cherri is an adult Tordistial who would fit perfectly into any home! Stop by the shelter to meet her! Call GAIN for more info

ONLY $3 FOR A REAM OF PAPER!

by | Sep 29, 2011 | | 0 Comments

Paper, paper and more paper!  Paper is one of the most needed and consumed supply for teachers and even parents which can be very costly.   Good news for members, President Matt Rector worked out a deal with Graphic Center and you can purchase $3 per ream or...