2018 ELECTION FOR GFT UNION OFFICERS & BIENNIAL AFT CONVENTION DELEGATES
The Announcement of Candidacy period for the upcoming GFT Election will begin on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 8am until Friday, February 2, 2018 at 5pm. The Union Officer positions open in this election is the Chair, Vice-Chair and Recorder positions in each unit as...
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
Thea is a darling little female puppy. She's about 6-8 months old and she has the classic boonie dog coat, which means very little shedding! She's well-behaved and likes to go for walks. Come on up to GAIN and take a look. If you don't fall in love with Thea, we have...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Sassy is a beautiful Persian. She's all white with a touch of black and her eyes are a beautiful blue-green color. She's looking for a home where she can be kept indoors because she's been de-clawed. She's a bit of a Diva but, she's very affectionate. Come to the GAIN...
GUAM TAXPAYERS PAY $1,019/HR FOR PORT NEGOTIATOR!
Since former GM of the Port Authority of Guam, Ken Takagawa, became the Port’s Chief Negotiator, there has been no forward progress with the contract negotiations for our workers. He refuses to negotiate on items that have been negotiable for Public Employees under...
FUNDRAISER FOR FELLOW SISTER LINDA TEODOSIO EDWARD
There will be a Medical Fundraiser for fellow member Linda Edward on Wed. April 7 @ Danny’s Good Time, Mangilao (Formerly Grand Slam near Winchell’s) 6-10pm. It’s $10 per person which includes a domestic beer, soda or water. There will be entertainment and a...
WORKING FAMILIES WIN WITH HOUSE HEALTH CARE REFORM FIXES
After Senate Republicans failed yesterday in their lastdesperate attempt to kill health care reform and allow the insurance industry to control the nation’s health care system, the House last night passed the final piece of legislation that puts working families in...
BUILDING ON HEALTH REFORM MOMENTUM, NYC WORKERS PUSH FOR PAID SICK DAYS
Now that newly passed healthcare reform legislation in Washington promises to extend coverage to tens of millions nationwide, activists in New York City want to make sure sick workers aren't prevented by their bosses from taking care of their health. As we've reported...
BEER-O-NOMICS PT.8: MAKING THIS HAPPEN & JOB CREATION
In last week’s Beer-O-Nomics, we talked about Choice of Beer, Environment, and shipping. Here’s the last section on how to make this happen & creating jobs. If you missed the previous sections, check it out. IF THIS IS SUCH A GREAT BUSINESS PLAN WHY AREN’T...
LIVING WAGE A TRIPLE WIN! CITY REPORT SHOWS WORKERS, EMPLOYERS AND CITY BENEFIT FROM 2005 LAW
On April 12, 2005, the City Council voted to approve the Living Wage Ordinance, requiring above-poverty pay and benefits for workers performing city services. The measurable human impact is dramatic: • Almost 1,000 local workers for city contractors in services like...
PRIVATIZATION 101
Since the 1980s, governments from the local to national level have experimented with privatizing public services and assets. The trend has been spurred by the belief that the private sector can achieve efficiencies and cost savings for government budgets....
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Theo is a gorgeous Rotweiler-mix. He's very friendly and he's GREAT on a leash, which is important when you're trying to walk a strong, 50 pound dog! He likes other dogs but, I'm not sure about cats. He needs a lot of dog food and some tender loving care to make this...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Venus is a beautiful kitten. She's completely white with a "smudge" of grayish-black on the top of her head. Venus likes to climb on the bars of her cage. She's also fascinated with shoelaces and she's looking for a serious, life-time commitment. If you come up to...
GFT URGES GEPB TO GIVE FURLOUGH PAY FOR TEACHERS!
President Matt Rector sent a letter to Guam Education Policy Board Chairman, Ronald Ayuyu on March 16, 2010 urging him to resolve the situation regarding the Furlough pay owed to our teachers for SY’03-’04. GFT has successfully won the case concerning money that...