GOP TAX BILL GETS WORSE AS FINAL VOTES APPROACH
Remarkable as it is, now that details of the Republican's conference agreement on the tax bill are out, the GOP has managed to make a bad bill even worse. "People in the top tax bracket are now getting even more money," AFT President Randi Weingarten says....
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.
SHADOW ELITE: WHY SARAH PALIN’SREALLY SELLING BIG GOVERNMENT
Sarah Palin was supposed to blast some fresh Arctic air into the Tea Party movement last Saturday, but the breeze I felt seemed awfully stale. Far from "going rogue," Palin became the latest in a long line of politicians to trot out a tired establishment mantra: that...
‘UNDERCOVER BOSS’: A FAIRY TALE THAT IGNORES GRIM REALITY
As kids, we all loved the sugar-coated fairy tales of handsome and brave princes rescuing beautiful princesses from despotic kings. The new CBS “reality†show “Undercover Boss†that debuted last night after the Super Bowl is a 21st century sugar-coated fairy...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Felicity is a cute, light beige adult boonie dog. She’s rather thin and lean, but this only makes her faster and more agile. Her adorable little bob-tail swishes back and forth with excitement when she’s able to be out for a romp. She’s sweet and quiet and would...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
This is Jackie! She’s an adult female calico cat. She’s very reserved and mature and likes to lounge around and watch the happenings around her. She’s an older gal, but don’t let that deter you. She’s gorgeous, healthy and has a whole lot of spunk! Come to...
$26,450/MONTH OF YOUR MONEY FOR PORT’S NON- NEGOTIATOR!!!
The Port hired their former manager Ken Tagawa at a rate of $20,000/month + $215/day per Diem (tax free) as their labor consultant to negotiate the contract with the unionized workers of the Port. His airfare from Las Vegas is also paid and he will receive an...
AMERICA’S MOVE TO RAISE A HEALTHIER GENERATION OF KIDS
Childhood obesity or excess weight threatens the healthy future of one third of American children. We spend $150 billion every year to treat obesity-related conditions, and that number is growing. Obesity rates tripled in the past 30 years, a trend that means, for the...
HAWAII: KAISER WORKERS RALLY FOR CONTRACT
Unionized hospital workers rallying yesterday in front of Kaiser Permanente's Moanalua Medical Center said the company wants to keep subcontracting as an option. But workers want some assurance of job security. "I don't want any raise, but I want to protect my job,"...
CONGRATS SAINTS! OUR UNION BROTHERS!
Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints in a 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts! These players are not only awesome in the field but they are protected by the National Football League Players Association with over 1,800 members. Regardless of the competition...
ILWU /MUA IN SOLIDARITY WITH GUAM’S PORT WORKERS!
The Dockworkers of the International Transport Workers’ Federation and dockworkers of Australia and the US West Coast sent GFT President Rector as well as the Port’s Board a letter supporting our Port workers in the struggle of getting a contract in order to...
EVENING WIND @ AFTER 5! THURS. FEB. 18 FROM 6-9PM
Support Team GFT United for a Cure at our Evening Wind @ After 5 at the Tumon Plaza behind Hard Rock Café from 6-9pm. Tickets are $10 and include a beer, pupus, and a raffle ticket.
SOLIDARITY WITH GUAM DOCK WORKERS
The Maritime Union of Australia and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have responded to a call for solidarity from dock workers in the US Pacific island of Guam with the following joint declaration. continue reading
ATHLETES TAKE FIELD FOR HAITI RELIEF
Members of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) are stepping up to raise money and promote awareness for the recovery effort in Haiti. You can take action now to help the Haitian survivors by clicking on the AFL-CIO Haitian Disaster Relief sitehere. continue reading