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.
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Gerti is a sweet little girl. She loves to snuggle up and take a nap with her favorite people. With a torbi coat and gorgeous blue eyes, Gerti is just a few weeks old and loves to play! Stop by the shelter today and take this little love home!
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES SET FOR MONDAY, AUG. 22
President Matt Rector met with the school board this afternoon to set new dates for the school year. The board and the union agreed to the following dates: First day for Teachers: Friday, Aug. 19 First day of classes for students: Monday, Aug. 22 Christmas break:...
GOVERNOR TO ISSUE FURLOUGH NOTICES ON MONDAY
Inside sources have informed GFT that the Governor will be issuing furlough notices on Monday for all GovGuam agencies. The union will work at its best to try and avoid damages to workers’ and their families from this devastating action.
TAXI WORKERS SEEK AFL-CIO MEMBERSHIP
Saying “a worker is a worker,†Bhairavi Desai, executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA), and several taxi drivers from New York City today told the AFL-CIO Executive Council they want to be a part of the national labor federation. They said...
SAVE THE DATE SUN. 9/4/11 FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL GFT LABOR DAY PICNIC!
GFT Members, Family and Friends come and join the fun at the 2nd Annual GFT Labor Day Picnic on Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 12 to 4pm at the GFT Compound. Bring the whole family for a fun filled day of free food, raffle prizes, waterslide for the kids, carnival...
MACHINISTS LEADERS MET WITH POPE, DISCUSS TIES BETWEEN FAITH AND LABOR
In a bid to reinvigorate the long-standing ties between labor and the faith community, a delegation of IAM leaders from the United States and Canada met recently with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican in Rome. In addition to the audience granted to the IAM delegation,...
6 COMMUNICATION AWARDS FOR GFT THIS YEAR!
The AFT Communications Network has announced six winning awards for GFT in the 2011 AFTCN Awards Contest! GFT Officers and staff have constantly been improving the union’s communication efforts through the use of various media such as Quarterly Direct Mailers,...
SICK LEAVE DONATIONS FOR GFT MEMBERS MICHAEL AND JANET GUZMAN
Michael and Janet Guzman from DOE are requesting sick leave donations from their medical treatments. Please contact the GFT Office #735-4390 if you would like to donate.
FREE ANNUAL TB TESTING FOR GFT MEMBERS 9AM TO 3PM SAT. AUG. 6
This year we will be holding the TB Test on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 9am to 3pm at the GFT Office. This is free for GFT members, their spouse and children. Please bring shot records or forms required by the worksite or school. For more information, you may...
ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AMERICANS SAY ‘NO’ TO REPUBLICAN DEBT CEILING SCHEME
At more than 100 events across the country today, workers, students, seniors and health care, civil rights and faith activists are demanding a debt deal that protects seniors and the middle class while making sure the rich and corporations pay their fair share. Most...
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
Mungnga ma pacha (Do not Touch)
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Meet Silvia! This happy six month-old girl is a joy to be with! Silvia is a happy-go-lucky kind of pup and loves to run and play! She has a reddish-brown brindle coat and beautiful yellow eyes. Silvia would make a wonderful pet for any family.