DPW BUS DRIVERS: TRANSFER REQUESTS
DPW Bus Driver members who are having difficulty getting their transfer requests approved are highly encouraged to contact Robert Koss at the GFT Office. Due to the shortage of manpower at the bus stations, it may be difficult to get transfer requests approved....
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.
MEDIATOR PROPOSED TO COMPLETE PORT CONTRACT
President Matt Rector sent a letter yesterday to the Port Authority’s General Manager, Pedro Leon Guerrero, following up on the union’s request to resume negotiations. “Our members are quite anxious to conclude the collective bargaining process...
GEB PRESENTS THEIR CONTRACT OFFER
The Guam Education Board (GEB) presented their offer of a contract at Wednesday’s Negotiation meeting. The GFT have postponed negotiations until next Wednesday, September 28th at 4pm in the Price Elementary School library in Mangilao for time...
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
Pot fabot tuge' fan påpa' (English Translation: Please write it down)
CALIFORNIA GROCERY WORKERS REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
After six months without a contract, the employees and management at three California supermarket chains reached a tentative agreement today. The agreement came just hours after a deadline set by the employees to strike if no progress had been made in contract talks....
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING TOMORROW SEPT 22 @ THE GFT COMPOUND 5:30PM
There will be a General Membership Meeting tomorrow, September 22, 2011 at the GFT Compound 5:30pm. GFT Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining, issues at various agencies, upcoming events and other union news. ...
TEACHERS’ NEGOTIATIONS RESUME TODAY
After a delay in negotiations for DOE’s Team caucus, negotiation meetings resume its regular schedule today. Negotiation meetings will be held every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the Mangilao Mayor’s Office from 4-8pm....
TEACHERS SAY AMERICAN JOBS ACT VITAL FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS
President Obama’s American Jobs Actincludes $25 billion to repair and modernize public schools and another $30 billion to prevent layoffs of teachers and other educators. It would help keep as many as 280,000 educators on the job. Read more
MEMBER ROSALINE UNPINGCO NEEDS YOUR HELP
Rosaline Unpingco from Price Elementary school will be undergoing medical treatment and is in need of leave sharing. If you would like to help her, then please contact the GFT Office at #735-4390.
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE NOW FOR READING COMPREHENSION COURSE
If you are interested in taking a Reading Comprehension course then you may register at the GFT Office by Friday, September 23, 2011. A $75 deposit is required upon registration with remaining balance due by the last day of class. This course...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURS. SEPT 22 @ THE GFT COMPOUND 5:30PM
The next General Membership Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the GFT Compound 5:30pm. GFT Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining, issues at various agencies, upcoming events and other union news.
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Jackie is a very shy boy but he could be anybody’s best friend! He’s very quiet, sweet and loves playing with people! Jackie is a full-grown dog with a crème and brown coat! Come by the shelter today and meet Jackie today! Call GAIN for more...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Tart is a sweet little girl. She loves to snuggle up and take a nap with her favorite people. Her favorite thing is when she gets her belly rubbed! With a calico coat and gorgeous sea foam green eyes, Tart is just a cute kitten and loves to play! Stop by the...