MORE IN 2018
This past year has been a great year for our union members as we were able to obtain new collective bargaining agreements, take legislative action on laws affecting our members, and representing our members at the civil service commission and in court! Through 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 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...
NEW GTA GFT MEMBER PLAN AVAILABLE STARTING TODAY!
In addition to our current GTA GFT Member Plan, our members will have discount on Data Add On 2G/3G which can be added to any voice plan. Members will have discount on Data Stand Alone Plan 2G/3G which includes Unlimited Web Browsing for air cards or USB modems....
MASSEY MINE CITED FOR 450+ SAFETY VIOLATIONS BEFORE DEADLY BLAST
CNN reports that in 2009, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) proposed nearly $1 million in fines for more than 450 safety violations at the nonunion Upper Big Branch Mine, including penalties for more than 50 “unwarrantable failure†violations, which...
WINNING THE RACE: HOW AMERICA CAN LEAD THE GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY
This report, published by the Apollo Alliance and Good Jobs First, argues that the United States should commit to the development of a strong domestic clean-energy manufacturing sector, but in doing so it should avoid the risk of indirectly subsidizing the expansion...
SPECIAL GEPB BOARD MEETING ON THE TEACHER FURLOUGH MOVED TO THURS. 4/8/10 @ 6PM DOE CENTRAL
All teachers are highly encouraged to attend the Special Board Meeting so that you can share your furlough experience with the Board and tell them how important it is to your family that you get your money back as soon as possible. Check out this testimonial Click...
SENATOR BJ CRUZ SAYS PUBLIC LAW 29-52 PROVIDES FUNDING SOURCE & AUTHORIZATION FOR FURLOUGH PAY
The legislature passed a bill in late 2007 that provides funding to pay back our teachers from the illegal furlough. The Governor vetoed the bill and the Legislature overrode the veto the next day which became Public Law 29-52. The Administration and DOE were tasked...
KNOW THE DIFF BETWEEN LINUX & MS? IF SO, WE NEED YOU ON OUR DOE TECH TEAM!
GOOD NEWS: We get $22M Federal Stimulus Money for Technology upgrades in our Public Schools! BAD NEWS: If we don’t carefully plan out the tech issues it would be a wasted investment. Should we give $2M+ to Bill Gates or use Linux and hire IT professionals to...