SICK LEAVE SHARING
The following GFT members are in need of sick leave sharing as they need medical attention or are caring for a loved one who needs medical attention: Arlene Toves of GDOE, Neeti Prakash of GDOE, and Lisa Perez of the Judiciary of Guam. If you are able to share some of...
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
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
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!
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...
MORE UPDATES ON TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS AT GFTUNION.COM
More than a dozen teachers from multiple schools showed up at the last negotiation meeting. This contract is not only critically important for teachers but to the students that we serve as well, so it was great to have a lot of participation and input...
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD GOES TO GFT’S SOFTBALL TEAM!
Congratulations to GFT’s softball team for receiving the Sportsmanship Award! The team’s spirit and continuous efforts in the game truly showed out in the field presenting them with this honorable award. The league will be starting up again;...
ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE LEARNCHAMORRO.COM WEBSITE?
If you are interested in being a LearnChamorro.com website content administrator, then please contact Troy Aguon at #797-6566.
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
Kuånto båli-ña este? (English translation: How much is this?)
AMAZON DEAL WITH CALIFORNIA MAY SET PRECEDENT FOR ONLINE TAX COLLECTION
California braced for a fight this year when its budget deal included a provision to force online retailers — Amazon.com by far the most prominent among them — to collect sales taxes on purchases made by the state’s residents. This was...
FOR EVERY MEMBER YOU RECRUIT GET A MACY’S OR HOME DEPOT GIFT CARD!
“Without GFT, I’d probably be taking a second job right now. GFT took care of my legal fees which accumulated to $34K,” explained a GFT member who used the legal reimbursement insurance benefit. Anyone that works for GovGuam and is not a member...
AGENCY PAGE COMING SOON ON GFT’S WEBSITE
Make sure to check out the new improvements to GFT’s website and be on the lookout for a page section for every agency. Members will have access to the latest news and updates pertaining to each agency: Education, Health care, Transportation, Public...
23,000 NURSES TAKE STAND FOR PATIENT CARE
From Santa Rosa to Fresno and from Sacramento to San Jose, 23,000 registered nurses walked picket lines, joined rallies and sent a strong message yesterday to three large employers that they will not accept reductions in patient services or cuts to nurses and...
A Great Need, A Greater Investment
Today, AFT President Randi Weingarten’s column “A Great Need, A Greater Investment” appears in the New York Times. The column addresses the efforts of educators to provide students with the great education they need—at a time of...