AVOID UNLAWFUL FURLOUGHS & SIGN UP FOR GFT MEMBERSHIP TODAY
If you are a Government of Guam employee and you are not a GFT member, now is the time to become one. Avoid any unlawful implementation of a furlough on your job by becoming a GFT member. Expenses for representation in the Civil Service Commission and in court will be...
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.
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...
LATIMES: BOEING, WORKERS REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Boeing and its Long Beach-based C-17 assembly line workers reached a tentative contract agreement setting up a vote on the proposed deal as early as Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Times. The United Auto Workers Local 178 represents over 1,700 assembly line...
11,000 CWA MEMBERS RATIFY PACT WITH AT&T—AND MORE BARGAINING NEWS
CWA, AT&T Mobility: Members of Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 3ratified a four-year contract with AT&T Mobility. The agreement covers more than 11,000 workers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Grizzly has a scary name but, his personality is nothing like a bear. He's a sweetie-pie with nothing but, love to give. He's got a beautiful, muscular build with a brown and black, short-haired coat. Grizzly will be a great, low-maintenance pet. He's got so much love...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Furface and Furball were dropped off in the GAIN drop box a few days ago. Furface is gray and white and Furball (shown in the back of the photo) is white with orange tabby striped-blotches. They were apparently living together before they were abandonded so it would...
FURLOUGH JUSTICE DELAYED AGAIN!!!
DOE Teachers have yet to win justice with their seven year furlough battle even after court mandates, Civil Service Commission decisions, and Guam Education Policy Board votes all favoring to pay them back. A hearing was scheduled with Judge Lamorena today regarding...
WHAT HEALTH CARE REFORM MEANS TO YOU
ENDING ABUSIVE INSURANCE PRACTICES: This year, insurance companies will be prohibited from denying children coverage because of pre-existing conditions, and in 2014 for adults. Until 2014, uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions will have access to...