RECLASSIFICATION AMENDMENT OFF THE TABLE
The GDOE Superintendent, Jon Fernandez, informed GFT earlier this week that he has decided not to move forward with the proposal to amend the reclassification section of the personnel rules and regulations. Fernandez stated, "the testimony of numerous teachers is...
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.
WEEKLY RAFFLE WINNER: JOSEPHINE TORRES!
Fellow member Josephine Torres of DPW won a gift certificate to After 5 located in the 2nd floor of The Plaza in Tumon! Please pick up your prize at the GFT Office Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. Members who have registered in the GFT website will automatically...
ATTN DOE SUPPORT STAFF: TENTATIVE CONTRACT AGREEMENT READY!
In less than a month of negotiating, the DOE Support Staff tentative agreement is now ready for review! Negotiations started off very productive with both negotiating teams agreeing and signing off on various sections. Members who are part of DOE’s Support Staff can...
YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP FOR GFT’S BBQ & RED RICE CONTEST!
Please call the office at 735-4390 if you are interested in participating in GFT’s BBQ and Red Rice contest in our Labor Day Picnic on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Winners and participants will receive great prizes from our sponsors!
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Pulan is a beautiful black lab mix. She is a very active female about one year old. She's very gentle and well behaved. Someone has obviously spent a lot of time with Pulan. I'm not sure why they would have brought her to GAIN. Pulan is looking for a new Mom and/or...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Zoey is a beautiful little boonie kitten. He's got a beautiful coat but he'll need a lot of love and attention. You see, Zoey's mother was wild and Zoey is a little scared of humans still. But given the chance to be domesticated, this kitten will become your best...
OPEIU’S GOODWIN CALLS FOR ‘BACK-TO-BASICS’ UNIONISM
Unions can look to their history to rediscover ways to move forward and grow, says Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU) President Michael Goodwin. In a recent op-ed onCrain’s New York Business.com, he writes: “Unions are best-known for bargaining contracts,...
GRAMMY WINNER STEVE EARLE STANDS WITH MOTT’S WORKERS
Grammy award winning singer/songwriter and Texas native Steve Earle has vowed to stop drinking Dr Pepper until the Dr Pepper Snapple give its Mott's workers in Williamson, NY a fair contract. Up until now he has been an extremely enthusiastic drinker of Diet Dr Pepper...
PRES RECTOR BUILDS UNION POWER AT DOE SCHOOLS
The power of our great Union to win comes from the organized efforts of our members. The three big goals that we are organizing around are: ensuring that the $20M in Federal Funding goes to pay off the debt owed to teachers, preparing for re-negotiations for the...
TROPICANA DEALERS RATIFY HISTORIC CONTRACT
Casino dealers at the Tropicana Casino and Resort approved an historic first-ever contract for dealers in Atlantic City. Ninety-one percent of the dealers who voted approved the five-year deal, which includes an 18 percent pay raise over term. More than 700 dealers...
UAW CHEVY WINS BIG AT BRICKYARD, NONUNION TOYOTA EATS EXHAUST
The fact that a UAW-made engine powered Jamie McMurray’s Chevy Impala to victory at the Brickyard 400 didn’t grab headlines or make the TV news. But it caused this fan in the stands to whoop it up. I’m a 60-year-old union card-carrying Chevy man. The UAW has...
WILL ACTING GOV CRUZ ENFORCE THE LAW?
President Rector just sent Acting Governor Cruz a letter thanking him for his recent decision to resume Collective Bargaining and negotiations. Furthermore, Rector requests that Acting Gov Cruz resolve a number of issues with various agencies. RECOGNITION FOR GMH &...
WEEKLY RAFFLE WINNER: ROMMEL LUIS LOSINIO!
Fellow member Rommel Luis Losinio of DOE won a gift certificate to After 5 located in the 2nd floor of The Plaza in Tumon! Please pick up your prize at the GFT Office Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. Members who have registered in the GFT website will...