GFT URGES TO CHANGE EDUCATOR CONDUCT LAW
GFT Representative, Dan Del Priore, continues to work with the Legislature in amending Public Law 32-236 regarding Educator Conduct. Del Priore is in active meetings and discussions with the Office of Senator Joe San Agustin, who oversees the Education...
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
Lola is about a year old and is still interested in learning new things to do to help her fit into a family. Her attention will focus on you even in the company of other dogs since she’s trying to catch up on her quota for human contact. The solid black on her...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Patty will begin mewing what sounds like mouthy accusations of your whereabouts during your absence but are really grateful greetings. It quickly subsides by giving some direct attention to her once you settle in for the evening. Her short sleek white coat is speckled...
PUBLIC SERVANTS KEEP SCHOOL CAFETERIAS OPEN
Last week students at 10 public schools received not only a nutritious breakfast and lunch but they received all of their education as well because their school’s cafeterias were run by public servants and were not a for profit contractor! When Cafeterias are run by...
PAID SICK DAYS – ESSENTIAL FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY SECURITY
Can you believe it? Nearly half (48%)1 of private-sector workers—and nearly 80% of low-wage workers2—do not have paid sick days to care for their own health. Nearly 100 million workers don’t have paid sick days which allow them to care for a sick child.3 And a...
CARWASH WORKERS WIN BIG VICTORY IN NLRB SETTLEMENT
Carwash workers in Los Angeles won a major victory in their struggle for better working conditions and decent pay. Today, the workers reached a formal settlement in their National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaint against Vermont Hand Wash, one of the area’s...
UMATAC COMMUNITY SUPPORTS BILL95 TO SAVE FQ SANCHEZ!
Teachers, parents, school volunteers, Education board members, and residents testified in support of Bill 95 The Model Community School Protection Act at the public hearing held on Saturday, August 29th at the Umatac Mayor’s Office. No written or verbal testimony...
ARE YOU A NON-COMMERCIAL LOCAL CRAFTSMAN, FARMER, ETC?
GFT would like to support non-commercial local craftsmen. Join our Local Craftsmen Directory! Email Irish Olivares at irish@gftunion.com for more information or call the office at #735-4390.
BUDGET BILL PASSED IN LEGISLATURE: WILL IT IMPROVE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE?
The Budget Bill for the fiscal year (FY) was passed today 10-5 vote. This FY budget appropriates $540Million, a 3.7% increase over last year. The cost of living and doing business in Guam went up by 6% which means we will be getting 2.3% less service! Once again we...
PUBLIC HEARING TO SAVE FQ SANCHEZ TOMORROW AT 10AM UMATAC MAYOR’S OFFICE!
Show your support and attend the public hearing for Bill 95 The Model Community School Protection Act at the Umatac Mayor’s Office 10am tomorrow. Save FQ Sanchez for the children of the Umatac Community!
EPI: REPLACING NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
EPI Research Associate Richard Rothstein recently published a piece in Education Week magazine outlining some of the recommendations made by the Broader, Bolder Approach to Education campaign for providing students a well-rounded education that would help them succeed...
CASH FOR CLUNKERS IS RECORD-SETTING SUCCESS
The Obama administration’s “cash for clunkers†program, which expired yesterday, was a smashing success. It delivered important benefits to the environment and the U.S. economy, the UAW says. And one highly respected analyst reports the program spawned record...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Gucci is very aware of her size with other dogs but does not let it get in her way of having fun. She cavorts with other dogs with a frisky attitude but it is all in fun and without trying to overpower her opponents. Her grace on a leash needs a bit of work but the...