GEB TO VOTE ON FURLOUGH IMPLEMENTATION
The GDOE Superintendent, Administrators and GFT Representatives met today for clarification of the 32 hour work week mandated by Executive Order 2018-03. As discussed, the implementation of the furlough process for GDOE will be voted on at the next Guam Education...
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.
COULD RISING WAGES IN CHINA BOOST AMERICAN CITIES?
The minimum wage in Beijing is up 20 percent this year. In export giant Shenzhen the minimum just climbed 15.8 percent. And 18 other cities and provinces across China have hiked their base wage as well. To stave off strikes and a highly publicizedspate of workplace...
YOUNG WORKERS SUMMIT: NFL PLAYERS CALL FOR UNION SOLIDARITY
When an offensive or defensive line of a football team stands shoulder-to-shoulder, it is almost impossible to move it. Today, two National Football League (NFL) players came to the AFL-CIO Young Workers Summit to invite their fellow union members to stand with them...
DOE UNION DUES NOT PART OF THE 3 LIMIT
On Tuesday, President Rector met with Superintendent Underwood to discuss Payroll deductions for DOE employees. He proposed that the union dues paid by over 1,000 DOE employees would not be considered as one of the three voluntary deduction maximum. The next day, the...
GMH NURSES’ & PORT CONTRACT READY NEXT WEEK
GMH Nurses Negotiations with the hospital’s management have been very productive with several proposals being agreed upon by both sides. The hospital’s management has been working well with GFT coming up with win-win solutions to better health care for the people...
WHAT HEALTH CARE REFORM MEANS TO YOU FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA
HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES: On the day I signed the new law, small businesses became immediately eligible for tax credits of up to 35 percent of their premium contributions for employee coverage. This makes coverage more affordable so small business owners do not have...
WEEKLY RAFFLE WINNER: NADINE CALVO!
Fellow member Nadine Calvo 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 automatically be...
THE PRESIDENT TALKS TO SENIORS ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT – AND DOUGHNUTS
During the avalanche of misinformation last year from those opposed to reform of our health care system, there was no more persistent target than America’s seniors. From the most outlandish claims about “death panels,†to the most personal but equally bogus...
SANDBAGS, OIL SPILLS AND WALL STREET
The recent oil spill and the past financial collapse both show why protective barriers are important. Sandbags in hand, thousands of members of the National Guard have been activated to buttress our coastline against the dark plume caused by Big Oil BP. Sandbags in...
GUAM NATIONAL WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FUNDRAISER Sun. 6/13 @PIC 10am-5pm.
Contact John Lizama #482-0426 to purchase tickets or for more info Click here to see flyer
ATTENTION MEMBERS: ROB KOSS IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED BY GFT
Robert Koss was officially terminated from his position as a field rep for GFT by the Executive Council on May 18th, 2010. GFT field reps and legal council are comprehensively going through every case and calling members to make sure that they are duly represented and...
GFT WELCOMES JONATHAN DIAZ TO THE FAMILY!
We are proud to welcome Jonathan Diaz to the GFT Family as our newest Field Representative! Jonathan has a Bachelor’s Degree from St. John’s Seminary College in Camarillo, California and a Masters Degree from the Graduate Theological Union/Franciscan School in...
WHAT HEALTH CARE REFORM MEANS TO YOU
STRENGTHENING MEDICARE: Guaranteed Medicare benefits are preserved and expanded. In fact, this year, seniors who fall into the "donut hole" will receive a $250 rebate to help pay for prescription drugs. In 2011, seniors in this coverage gap will receive a 50 percent...