UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: January 31
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.2 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 2,800 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. Learn more here...
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.
PRESIDENT OBAMA CUT TAXES FOR 98 PERCENT OF WORKING AMERICANS IN 2009
CTJ has new state-specific reports that aim to clear up this widespread misunderstanding over President Obama's tax policies. They show that the President cut taxes for working people at all income levels for 2009 and they show who was helped by each individual tax...
OBAMA PROJECT LABOR ORDER IMPLEMENTED TODAY
During his first month in office, President Obama issued an executive order encouraging agencies to require the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) on large-scale construction projects. Today, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR) issued the final rule...
CAREER ED STUDENTS AT SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL LEARN THE ROLE OF UNIONS
“What do you want from a career?†asked President Rector. “Job security, job satisfaction, and to earn enough money to provide a decent life for my familyâ€, students answered. These students had it nailed! President Rector then explained how private sector...
12,000 Alaska State Workers Reach Tentative Contract—and More Bargaining News
The Alaska State Employees Association/AFSCME and the Alaska Public Employees Association/AFT have reached tentative agreements with the state that cover 12,000 workers. The three-year contracts, if ratified by the membership, would provide annual wage increases and...
CRIST: ‘TON’ OF PRESSURE FROM FLA. TEACHER BILL
Gov. Charlie Crist says no other issue has put as much political pressure on him during his more than three years in office as a bill that would make it easier to fire Florida teachers and tie their pay to student test scores. How much pressure? "A ton. A ton," Crist...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Frey is about 3 years old, but you wouldn't know it. She has lots of energy but, she's also kind of low key. She'd be great for an apartment or small house. She's a beautiful black and tan and she sits on command. She's very low key and will probably be great for a...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
GAIN has kitties. Lots and lots and lots of kitties. We've got black ones, white ones, grey ones and orange ones. We've got Siamese, Torbies, Torties, and solid ones. Come up to GAIN and bring a ball of string. These kitties will keep you entertained for hours! And...
WINNING FOR GMH NURSES, DPW BUS DRIVERS AND GUAM’S FAMILIES!
We are in the process of winning a better life for our GMH Nurses and DPW Bus Drivers as we are currently negotiating their renewal contracts. President Matt Rector is the Chief Negotiator for both contracts. Our nurses need to have fair working hours so that they can...
DO PRIVATE FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTORS SHORTCHANGE NEW JERSEY?
A report released by the Clarion Group, in conjunction with SEIU Local 32BJ, has found that during the 2008-09 school year ten New Jersey schools districts "overpaid more than $320,000 in payroll costs to private food service management companies," says the Newark...
AUSTRALIAN SPOOF TAKES TOP PRIZE IN LABOURSTART VIDEO CONTEST
The envelope, please….The winner of LabourStart’s first labor video contest is “What have Unions Ever Done for Us?†a Monty Python-esque look at a scowling CEO and his minions as they prepare to bring a union to its knees. The contest drew more than 200...
FURLOUGH VICTORY FOR DOE TEACHERS
Thanks to members getting involved we won another victory on the long overdue and hard fought illegal ’03 teacher furlough when the GEPB voted last night unanimously that the Superintendent must settle with the union. Settlement must include not only the stolen...
$1K/HR PORT NEGOTIATOR QUITS AND RUNS AWAY
The private contractor the Port’s Board hired at over a $1,000 per hour couldn’t take the heat we are applying about this theft of public money. He quit, hopped on a plane and left!!! This is a great victory for Guam’s working families that shows we will no...