GFD & GFT PREPARE TO WRAP UP CBA NEGOTIATIONS
GFD Chief Negotiator, Assistant Fire Chief Michael Uncangco, and GFT Chief Negotiator, Daniel Del Priore met on Thursday to finalize the GFT – GFD Collective Bargaining Agreement for Firefighters, Fire Service Specialists and E911 Emergency Medical Dispatchers....
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.
GFT GUAM’S LOCAL UNION: ADVOCATING FOR WORKERS SINCE 1965
GFT Guam’s Local Union was first charted in 1965, organized by contracted teachers whose main goal was to “establish better relations between teachers and their administrators through collective bargaining agreementsâ€. By the late 1990s to 2000, GFT expanded to...
DISCLOSURES OF EMPLOYERS WHOSE WORKERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ARE USING STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Since the mid-20th Century, most Americans have obtained health insurance through workplace-based coverage. In recent years there has been a decline in such coverage caused by a rise in the number of jobs that do not provide coverage at all and growth in the number of...
HOTEL WORKERS LAUNCH NATIONWIDE ‘HOPE FOR HOUSEKEEPERS’ TOUR
They clean our hotel rooms—some as many as 30 times a day—with few benefits. Now the housekeepers at some of the nation’s top hotel chains are joining with women’s rights, student, community and clergy leaders to shine a light on the abuses in the hotel...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Ben has tried to be the best he could to use his talents but needs the right influence to help bring his capabilities into full use. He hopes to leave his domineering attitude toward other male dogs at the veterinarian’s office when you take him home because he...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Electra will energize herself with whatever is leftover in the food dish after the strenuous naps she takes to revive her little beast. When she decides that the laundry basket will be her fortress for the day she will be ready for your invasion with her batting paws....
WHAT BENEFITS ARE THE PEOPLE OF GUAM GETTING WITH $2,500/MO. RENTAL SPACE?
The GFT has given an incredible deal for the Office of Senator Matt Rector. The deal gives a lot more value for the people of Guam’s money than probably any other senatorial office. Let’s take a look at what the people of Guam get for $2,500 per month. Included in...
MICHAEL MOORE SHOWS SCRAPPY UNION SOME LOVE IN ‘CAPITALISM’
Michael Moore’s new movie, Capitalism: A Love Story, is an infuriating, somewhat terrifying and hilarious look at life and politics in the USA. It includes the creepy revelation that your employer may well hold a “Dead Peasants†life insurance policy on you,...
A LITTLE ‘BUY AMERICAN’ GOES A LONG WAY
Gee what a concept: When U.S. taxpayer money is spent on economic stimulus programs that channel the funds into U.S. jobs, America’s communities, workers and, yes, the nation benefit. Case in point: a stimulus-funded bridge project in Hubbard County, Minn., whose...
FUNDRAISER: HELP FELLOW GFT MEMBER’S FAMILY
Medical fundraiser for fellow GFT member’s family, John Aguon Friday October 2nd at Mangge’ Lounge 6-10pm
IM GUAM LOCAL SHARE THE IMPORTANCE OF A UNION
When workers are able to form a union in the workplace, a sense of protection and security is present. “It offers a certain amount of hope that someone has your back and you have an advocate,†Phil Rayphand- IM Union Member. The International Association of...
GTA EMPLOYEE RAYMOND GUERRERO: WORKING CLASS HERO
Senator Rector presented this week’s Working Class Hero to Raymond Guerrero for his hard work and dedication to GTA as well as his leadership and accomplishments for the community of Guam. Send your Working Class Hero recommendations to the Office of Senator...
HEALTH CARE REFORM NEEDS PUBLIC OPTION—NOT BAND-AID
Today, union and health care activists around the country are raising their voices against the private health insurance companies’ mutlimillion-dollar campaign to block health care reform. In dozens of rallies and demonstrations they are saying: “Big Insurance:...