GOVERNMENT FUNDING SHORTFALL: A DELICATE BALANCING ACT
One plan put forth by Governor Calvo is to raise GRT from 4% to 6% (a 50% increase). GFT stands against regressive tax increases that burden the poor. When living paycheck to paycheck like half of the working force on Guam, this widens the income disparity between 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.
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Yoyo is a young male dog looking for a new home. He's about 6 months old and he has a reddish brown coloring. He's a little bigger than a low-rider. His legs are a little longer. Yoyo likes kids, cats and other dogs. He's looking for a family that will play with him...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Lily is a beautiful female Lilac Point Siamese. Her coloring is incredible. She's between 1 and 2 years old and she's very frightened about being at GAIN. She's been spayed, declawed and she likes kids. It will take a little time to get to know Lily because she is so...
GFT WINS 5 COMMUNICATION AWARDS!
Once again, GFT’s communication efforts won 5 awards in this year’s AFT Communications Awards Contest Class II Division (2,001 to 9,999 members)! GFT communication has evolved from a small print newsletter that was compiled by a single staffer to a larger...
GFT MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THEIR FREE & DEMOCRATIC TRADE UNION
GFT members participated in their Free and Democratic Trade Union at last Friday’s General Membership meeting. It was a great example of democracy in action as members discussed issues, made motions and worked for the good of our great union. Members can now get...
FORUM ASKS: DOES WHISTLEBLOWER LAW PROTECT WORKERS?
What happens to a private-sector worker who blows the whistle on unethical, discriminatory, unsafe and even sometimes downright illegal actions in the workplace? Federal law is supposed to protect the worker from retaliation. But is that law protecting workers from...
NURSES TAKE TO THE STREETS IN POWERFUL DISPLAY OF SOLIDARITY
Nearly 3,000 Twin Cities nurses took to the streets Thursday in a powerful display of solidarity, conducting informational picketing outside three area hospitals. With video. They were joined by hundreds of supporters from other unions and the community. continue...
GFT MEMBERS, TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR UNION
GFT members should be proud to have a union with more representation, services and protection than any other union member in the nation bar none. With 4 field reps to take care of organizing and representing, 2 member services coordinators to keep the membership lists...
NATIONAL NURSES WEEK!
Job well done to our nurses!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO OUR WORKING MOMS!
Let’s honor our working mothers for all their love and support! Working moms should be commended for their hard work and dedication at work in order to take care of the family.
GFT MEMBERS, TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR UNION
GFT members should be proud to have a union with more representation, services and protection than any other union member in the nation bar none. With 4 field reps to take care of organizing and representing, 2 member services coordinators to keep the membership lists...
PINK HEARTS, NOT PINK SLIPS
By the end of this school year, it is estimated that as many as 300,000 teachers, school support staff and higher education faculty will receive pink slips throughout the country. This will result in drastic increases in class sizes and less individualized...
PHILIPPINES: LOCKED-OUT ALTA MODE GARMENT WORKERS FIGHT AGAINST UNION-BUSTING
The embattled workers of Alta Mode Inc., a garments factory in the Mactan export zone and subcontractor for global brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, are appealing for solidarity. Since February 15, a hundred workers have camped out in the main gates of the Mactan...