SCHOOL BUDGET: AN INVESTMENT FOR GUAM’S FUTURE
GFT supports the Guam Department of Education budget request at $343 million to fulfill the requirements in the 14 points of the Every Child is Entitled to an Adequate Public Education Act. Historically, GDOE receives over $100 million less than its request and this...
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 CAT OF THE WEEK
Bean is a sweet little girl who would love nothing more than to cuddle with you all day long! She’s a really playful cat and loves exploring! Bean is a few months old and has a pretty torbi coat and beautiful eyes! Stop by GAIN and see her! Call GAIN for...
PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PREGNANT WOMEN
This is a cross-post from MomsRising.org by Vibhuti Mehra from the Labor Project for Working Families. It’s October 20, 2009. My lab results have just confirmed the news that my husband and I have been eagerly waiting to hear. I am pregnant. I am...
GFT NOTARY SERVICES
GFT’s Notary services will not be available for the month of September.
WIN TWO ROUNDTRIP TICKETS TO SAIPAN AT GFT’S LABOR DAY PICNIC!
GFT Members, family and friends have a chance to win two Roundtrip Tickets to Saipan from Fly Guam at our 2nd Annual Labor Day Picnic on Sunday, September 4th at the GFT Compound in Mangilao from 12-4pm. Members also have a chance to win a one night stay at the...
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR BBQ & RED RICE CONTEST EXTENDED
You still have time to register for the BBQ & Red Rice Contest. All participants will receive various prizes from Tango Theatres, Pat’s Tinting, Salon Paradis, Benson, New Kinney’s Restaurant, National Office Supply, Pizza Hut, Bestseller,...
WIN A PISTOL, SHOT GUN & BB’S AT GFT’S AIR SOFT TOURNAMENT!
Don’t forget to bring your air soft guns and participate in our Top shot style Air Soft Tournament! Make sure to visit Rush Gear to purchase guns and BB’s! 1st Place Winner: Pistol 2nd Place Winner: Shotgun 3rd Place: Bag of...
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
Ya-hu manungo’ gi eskuela (English translation: I like learning in school)
Philippine Airlines cuts 2,600 jobs to curtail
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced 2,600 job cuts as it looks to restructure its operations in a bid to reduce losses. The airline is planning to outsource jobs in departments such as catering and passenger handling as part of its turnaround plan....
BOARD ATTACKS TEACHERS & SUPPORT STAFF
At today’s Guam Education Policy Board meeting, Barry Mead made three anti-teacher/worker/student illegal motions. Two passed and one was withdrawn on advice of DOE’s legal counsel. MOTIONS MADE BY BARRY MEAD To remove President Rector,...
BOARD NOT ABOVE THE LAW
No one is above the law and we will do our best to hold Mr. Mead and everyone else possible accountable for their illegal actions. GFT’s attorneys are, once again, exploring every avenue possible to protect DOE teachers, support staff and students from...
NEW CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS SECTION OF GFTUNION.COM
The teachers’ contract (collective bargaining agreement) is so critical to DOE teachers, students and parents. We created a new section of our website that contains as much information possible that everyone can keep up to date on the process. We are...
THE HIGH COST OF FURLOUGHS
In February 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger required California state workers to take two furlough days a month. The furlough was increased to three days a month for Fiscal Year 2009– 2010. Thirty-six furlough days a year is equivalent to a 13.8 percent...