IMPORTANT: DOC MEMBERS ON PAID OVERTIME CAP
GFT is informed that on March 25, 2019 a memorandum was circulated to officers and employees at the Department of Corrections with a waiver (of overtime compensation) agreement. We are further informed that the management of the Department of Corrections is seeking to...
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.
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...
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
Puedi ha' todu maolek (English translation: Have a Nice Day)
UAW, GM REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
The UAW reached a tentative agreement with General Motors Co. (GM) late last night. The union says the new pact, which covers 48,500 employees, achieved some major goals, including significant investments and products for GM plants, creating good new U.S. jobs...
SAVE PUBLIC EDUCATION!
Parents, what if your child had to be in school with 50 other children in class? Teachers, would you be content with having additional duties such as lunch duty, bus duty, or janitorial duties? Well, this can happen without a Teachers’ contract in place....
SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL PASSES LANDMARK PAID SICK DAYS ORDINANCE
With an 8-1 vote, the Seattle City Council passed a landmark ordinance to ensure workers in all but the city’s smallest businesses can earn paid sick days on the job – one of the strongest such policies in the nation. The Seattle Coalition for a Healthy...
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY WORKERS, STUDENTS BUILD A UNION AND COMMUNITY
Georgetown University Aramark workers, students and faculty joined in a panel this week to describe their successful campaign to organize a union of Aramark food service workers with UNITEHERE. Two workers from the union organizing committee, two student...
FINALLY LOWER HEALTH COSTS! THANKS TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
Last year, our lobbying efforts to include Guam and the Territories in National Health care reform were successful and slowly but surely we are now enjoying the benefits. President Matt Rector built a meaningful coalition with our brothers and sisters in...