FREE NOTARY SERVICE IS BACK!
Members may set an appointment for notary services by contacting the GFT Office at 735-4390. Notary services are FREE for members! Walk-in may be available pending availability.
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.
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...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Sissy is an adorable puppy. She's about a year old and she was picked up by the Base Animal Control. She's very quiet and very well-behaved. She likes to go on walks and she has a beautiful soft, silky coat that just begs to be petted. She'd make a fabulous new...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Phantom is a new arrival at GAIN. He has a beautiful Siamese-sounding voice and he enjoys talking. He loves to be cuddled and pet. He'll make a great addition to any home. Come up to GAIN and introduce yourself, I'm sure Phantom will be happy to provide you with some...
LEADING THE CHARGE FOR CHANGE
The national spotlight is on the Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports’ efforts to transform the broken port trucking system. On both coasts our partners have been key players in the fight to end the environmental degradation, health hazards and worker exploitation...
WHEN’S A WORKER A CONTRACTOR? WHEN THE BOSS WANTS TO CHEAT.
Everyone wants to “be his own boss,†right? That’s the American dream, we’re told. But when a real boss tells a worker she’s not an employee but an independent contractor—it’s simply a way to steal wages and cheat on taxes. Worker centers in many states...
ASK THE GOVERNOR & ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PAY BACK OUR TEACHERS!
In august of 2003 the Guam Education Policy Board stole an entire paycheck from teachers and even though the Civil Service Commission and Judges Barret-Anderson, and Lamorena have ordered DOE to pay teachers back it has yet to happen. ASK THE GOVERNOR & ELECTED...
FURLOUGH PAY BATTLE TIME LINE
1832 Teachers were illegally furloughed due to the Guam Education Policy Board’s decision to delay the School Year ’03-’04 by two weeks. A DOE Teacher at the time filed a personnel action before the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on July 15, 2003. She claimed...