DPW BUS DRIVERS: GFT SURVEY
ATTENTION DPW BUS DRIVERS! GFT is conducting a short survey on your preferred bus station location. Please give us a call at 735-4390 or email rkoss@gftunion.com to let us know your thoughts.
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.
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 Two passed and one was withdrawn on advice of DOE’s legal counsel.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...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Spot is a real sweet girl. She knows how to sit on command and does it every time you look at her just to please you! All Spot wants is a place to call home and family to love and love back! She is a black and white adult girl with a heart of gold and a spark for...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Cadence is a wonderful little spirited girl who loves to play all day long! She is extremely affectionate and wants nothing more than to sit on your shoulder and purr the day away! Cadence is about 10 weeks old, with a calico coat and beautiful yellow/green eyes. Stop...
OVER 20 YAP SCHOOLS RECEIVED OUR BOOK DONATIONS!
The College of Micronesia, Yap Campus, was very excited to receive numerous donations of books and teaching materials from GFT members. Teachers in over 20 Yap schools went to the college campus eager to get their first picks on the books. After an...
READING COMPREHENSION ER&D COURSE FALL SCHEDULE!
Registration is now available for Reading Comprehension. Interested participants must register at the GFT Office. A $75 deposit is required upon registration with remaining balance due by the last day of class. Please call the GFT Office at...
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR BBQ & RED RICE CONTEST IS ON FRI. 8/26!
Show us your cooking skills by entering our BBQ & Red Rice contest sponsored by Island Fresh! All participants will receive various prizes from Tango Theatres, Pat’s Tinting, Salon Paradis, New Kinney’s Restaurant, National Office Supply,...
NEW EVALUATIONS HAVE TN TEACHERS WORRIED
Tennessee education officials say they’re taking steps to address teachers’ concerns about a new evaluation system that for the first time will use students’ standardized test scores as part of the process. Recent changes in state law...