GFT FILES WRIT AGAINST GOVGUAM RETIREMENT FUND
GFT filed a Writ of Mandate in the Superior Court of Guam against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund to get fair and proper retirement amounts for all members of law enforcement under PL29-105. GFT finds the calculation to determine retirement income by the...
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.
PERSONIFYING CORPORATE GREED
A few months ago, Bob Moore, founder and owner of Bob's Red Mill, an extremely profitable grain company, decided to turn ownership of his multi-million dollar company over to his employees. Bob said he felt an obligation to those who have helped him build his...
SURVEY: SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SAY UNIONS GOOD FOR BUSINESS
Despite U.S. Chamber of Commerce propaganda, the nation’s small business owners recognize the value of employees forming a union, according to a new survey by Americans Rights at Work (ARAW). The survey was released yesterday, the same day the Chamber opened its...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Rosie is a Shepherd/hound mix about 2 years old. She came in as a stray and like so many of the dogs, her owner never came to claim her. She loves to play and cuddle. She's most likely housebroken and she is "oh-so-submissive." As soon as you go to pet her, she'll sit...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Bill is a beautiful young Torti with those beautiful orange eyes that match the orange in her fur. She's young, about 7 weeks. She's the perfect age to bring into a new home. She's litter-box trained and she's young enough to learn to get along with dogs. Come to the...
SUCCESSFUL UNION MEETING AT SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
President Matt Rector visited GFT Members at Southern High School this afternoon to discuss their issues and concerns with the Union and their agency. It was a good meeting for members to participate in their democracy. Members were able to receive clarifications with...
K STREET MARCHERS SENT STRONG MESSAGE: PASS WALL STREET REFORM NOW!
The 3,000 marchers at yesterday’sShowdown on K Street included a cross-section of union members, community activists and allies from across the country—with some traveling from as far away as Minnesota to take the battle to K Street, where Wall Street’s highly...
GOVERNOR LINGLE TO VETO ANTI SEX-TRAFFICKING BILL
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PRESIDENT RECTOR PRESENTS IN LONDON
Our brothers and sisters from the International Transportation Workers Federation (ITF) invited President Rector to share communication ideas for their Public Service campaign in London last week. President Rector presented on the various media GFT has used in the...
AGREEMENT WILL SAVE HUNDREDS OF JOBS IN SAN FRANCISCO
United Educators of San Francisco has reached an agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District that will save the jobs of hundreds of teachers and paraprofessionals. In order to deal with a two-year budget deficit of more than $100 million, the...
1,000 NURSES RALLY FOR SAFE STAFFING
Some 1,000 registered nurses from around the country rallied on Capitol Hill yesterday to show their strong support for legislation to establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for all hospitals in the country. The bill is modeled after a California state law that...
SPLASH INTO SUMMER AT TARZA FOR GFT APPRECIATION DAY!
Splash into Summer at Tarza on Saturday, June 5, 2010! GFT Members and their friends and family can enjoy a fun day at Tarza with a special rate for ONE DAY ONLY! Adult rate (12yrs & above) is $16.50 (includes admission & meal) and Child rate (5-11yrs) $13 (includes...
FIELD REP POSITION AVAILABLE AT GFT!
Interested applicants can email their resume to jobs@gftunion.com.