FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT
Members and their families can earn an Associate Degree with NO out-of-pocket cost with the Union Plus Free College Benefit. This is open to all members, including retirees, as well as their spouses/domestic partners, children, grandchildren, step-children,...
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.
WHAT HEALTH CARE REFORM MEANS TO YOU FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA
ADDRESSING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: The new law establishes a grant program for States to explore alternative means of resolving disputes over medical treatment and to find ways to reduce medical errors. The grants give States the flexibility to propose tort reforms that...
CWA: COMCAST-NBC MERGER BAD FOR WORKERS AND CONSUMERS
The proposed merger between cable TV giant Comcast and NBC-Universal (NBCU) would lead to job cuts, reduce competition in the cable industry and restrict consumer access to online video content, a senior leader of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) told...
HOW THE NEW HEALTH REFORM LAW BENEFITS SENIORS
Here's what you should know: The new health reform law gives seniors and their families greater control over the care they receive and makes preventive care and an annual physical free of charge. It helps us keep our promise to America's seniors, strengthening...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Spots and dots cover this darling little girl. She's a young puppy waiting for you up at GAIN. She wants a little girl or little boy to call her own and that little girl or boy doesn't have to be young, she'll take an old person, too. Just as long as you've got lots...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
"The wonderful thing about Tigger is I'm the only one".....that's what little Tigger will tell you. He's the only one for you. Tigger is looking for a family that he can call his own. He's bouncy and full of fun for everyone one minute and the next minute he's rubbing...
DPW BUS DRIVERS’ CONTRACT READY FOR SIGN-OFF!
President Rector met with DPW Director, Andy Leon Guerrero, to discuss negotiations for the Bus Drivers’ Contract renewal today. The Director is currently reviewing the completed contract and hopefully by Friday it should be signed off! Once the contract is signed,...
WHAT HEALTH CARE REFORM MEANS TO YOU FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA
HELPING RETIREES: This year, retirees ages 55-64 who has employer-sponsored health insurance will receive help to lower the costs of their premiums and out-of-pocket expenses through a temporary re-insurance program.
STUDY: SPECULATION TAX WOULD MAKE WALL STREET PAY
The AFL-CIO and the global union movement have been demanding that Wall Street pay for creating the global economic meltdown, in part through a financial speculation tax. Other nations like the United Kingdom already have a similar tax; and France, Germany and other...
UAW MEMBERS RALLY FOR GOOD JOBS NOW
On his first day in office, UAW PresidentBob King sent a clear message that the union movement is ready and able to fight as long as necessary to gain economic and social justice for all. After delivering his acceptance speech at the UAW convention in Detroit, King...
GUAM’S CHILDREN DESERVE A FULLY FUNDED DOE!!!
DOE’s budget has gone down by over $35Million over the last four years alone!!! That’s a 16.5% reduction! No wonder our schools are falling apart and our teachers are struggling to give our children the quality of education they deserve. According to Guam’s...
UNDERFUNDED PUBLIC ED IS A BACK DOOR TAX ON THE MIDDLE CLASS
How many of our middle class parents put their children in private school because of the sad state of Guam’s Public Education? The multi-thousand dollar per year tuition at private schools could be better used by middle class parents to save for their children’s...
WHAT HEALTH CARE REFORM MEANS TO YOU FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA
PROVIDING MORE OPTIONS THROUGH THE NEW HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES: Starting in 2014, small businesses and individuals who are uninsured, self-employed, or have lost or changed jobs will be able to choose insurance coverage in new competitive insurance marketplaces....