GFT REACHES OUT TO GUAM DOL ON HAZARD PAY
GFT representatives met with the Guam Department of Labor Director, Sam Mabini, and Administrator, Greg Massey, to discuss issues regarding hazard pay for employees at the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and nurses at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority....
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
Greta definitely loves the company of people to her own kind although she shows them no aggression. Since she has pampered more than one litter she is ready to experience an indulgent lifestyle and lose her thin waistline. The main exercise we see her get is when she...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Sealy has intriguing carroty markings on her face that will beckon you in for a closer look. The spot on her nose leads her into battle with her siblings over furry mice and jingling balls. Her sweet disposition intermingles with the little wildcat she tries to be. At...
ER&D COURSES: CLASSES PROVEN TO WORK FOR OUR TEACHERS
Our children deserve the best education as possible so it's important that we have highly qualified teachers in our education system. Right before the opening of the school year, 278 teachers had issues with expired certificates. To prevent this type situation,...
AT&T WEST WORKERS REACH AGREEMENT—AND OTHER BARGAINING NEWS
CWA, AT&T: Some 23,000 AT&T workers in California and Nevada, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), reached a tentative agreement. The settlement terms are similar to those ratified by CWA locals in the Midwest last Saturday. The ratification...
THE RECOVERY PACKAGE IN ACTION
In response to a rapidly deteriorating economy, Congress passed and the president signed a recovery package last February designed to stimulate the economy over two years by putting people back to work, boosting demand, and restoring confidence. It has now been six...
SUPPORT YOUR GUAM PUBLIC LIBRARY!
The Library 3rd Annual Book Sale is on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 8am to 4pm. The library is located across the superior court and near Shirley’s Restaurant. CASH ONLY PLEASE. No personal checks.
CHAMORRO HANDS IN EDUCATION LINKS UNITY, INC. (CHE’LU, INC.) SAKMAN CHAMORRO CANOE PROJECT IN SAN DIEGO, CA
CHE’LU Inc. is proud to announce the Sakman Chamorro Canoe Project in San Diego, CA. The 34’ canoe log and other wood material arrived in El Cajon, CA, the project site, on Saturday, August 8, 2009. It was purchased and transported from Medicino, CA. Read more...
SUPPORTERS SPEAK UP FOR ABERCROMBIE AMENDMENT
Working families spoke up and gave their testimonials supporting Resolution No. 159 endorsing the Abercrombie amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act at the public hearing held Saturday, August 15th. "I'm in support for this because finally there's...
FACT SHEET LAYS OUT OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH REVENUE SHORTFALL
In dealing with the expected revenue shortfall, New Mexico lawmakers have a clear choice: they can preserve education, health care and public safety or they can preserve tax cuts for the wealthiest New Mexicans and loopholes for out-of-state corporations. That's the...
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FAA
Three months after the Obama administration opened the door for mediation in contract negotiations between the Air Traffic Controllers (NATCA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the two sides reached a landmark tentative agreement late last week. In May,...
FYI FILM WORKSHOP with YOUTH AT DYA
Films by Youth Inside (FYI) is thrilled to announce its third filmmaking workshop on Guam, courtesy of funding by the Department of Youth Affairs, Pacific Islanders in Communications, Pacific Islands Club, Gannett, Rotary Club: Sunrise Chapter, and Guam Humanities...
DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE CORPORATE SCARES, WE NEED TO RAISE WAGES FOR WORKERS!
Despite the oppositions from the Chamber of Commerce and Guam Contractors Association, Abercrombie's amendment to the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act is good for the people of Guam. Abercrombie added two amendments which are (1) contractors under federal...