SICK LEAVE SHARING FOR RICHARD BOSSY AND NEETI PRAKASH
Fellow members of DOE, Richard Bossy and Neeti Prakash, are in need of sick leave sharing due to off-island medical treatment. If you are able to donate some of your sick leave, then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly...
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.
BILL 180 IS GOOD FOR EVERY RESIDENT OF GUAM!
Public servants, private sector workers, business owners and all residents of Guam will benefit from Bill 180. Public Servants will get a $10,880 across the board inflation adjustment to compensate from the rising costs of living; Private sector workers whose company...
WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE IF YOU GOT A $10,880 INFLATION ADJUSTMENT?
"This morning I woke up and took a shower with a smirk, and imagined what it would be like if I got a $10,800 raise. With a sigh, I said to myself, 'Gosh, maybe it would be a chance to finally qualify for a brand new home.' With my 1 year old son in mind, it would...
DIONNE WARWICK: ‘FAIR PAY FOR AIR PLAY’ ABOUT ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Little did the public know that when they heard Dionne Warwick sing, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and other hits on the radio for the past four decades, none of the money made off the airplay found its way to her—it all went in the radio station owners'...
WHY YOUNG WORKERS NEED EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE
In a great new Point of View guest column for the AFL-CIO, Martin Bennett, a history instructor at Santa Rosa Junior College and a member of the North Bay Labor Council executive board, looks at the state of young workers in America and says that the Employee Free...
7TH MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN AGAINST MILITARISM
Resistance, Resilience, and Respect for Human Rights: CHinemma’, Nina’maolek, yan Inarespetu para Direchon Taotao. Meeting is scheduled from September 14-19, 2009 at the University of Guam. Click here for more information
WANT IMPROVEMENTS? THEN SPEAK UP
We have mentioned how useful labor-management committees are for workers and upper management and the importance of participating in your democracy. Being part of a union is only half the battle, but taking the initiative to get make changes is even more important. A...
FOX NEWS, INSURANCE INDUSTRY SAY THERE’S NO HEALTH CARE CRISIS. YEAH, RIGHT!
Maybe we've been ignoring the good news for these past several months as we've covered the debate on health care reform. For example—there really isn't a health care crisis and everybody is just gosh-darn happy with their insurance providers. Did we mention that the...
THE HOTEL WORKERS’ KICKASS Local 2
I parked a few blocks away and was on the lookout for hotel workers to lead my way to UNITE-HERE Local 2's contract convention being held in San Francisco's huge George Moscone Center complex on July 23. Since 1986, the union has successfully used these massively...
LEAVE DONATIONS
GFT Members are more than welcome to request for leave donations for medical reasons. If you would like to donate your leave for members who need them, then please call the office at #735-4390 for more information.
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Sandra is a very reserved adult ready to accompany you just about anywhere you want to take her. She gets along with other dogs but seems to prefer to be with people. When you have her on a leash you will hardly know she is attached. She will miss her teen-age kids...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Jackson will keep your eyes busy trying to catch all the curvy stripes of his orange Tabby coat. He is still exploring different ways to get into and out of a lap. His crystal blue eyes will reflect your intention to always be there for him. Although he has not...
TELL YOUR SENATORS YOU DESERVE A $10,880 PAY RAISE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING THURS. 7/30/09!
Bill 30-180 will give all classified Public Servants a $10,880 pay raise. This is a much needed wage adjustment which will help workers keep up with inflation. This will improve hundreds of public servants and their families and in turn stimulate Guam's economy....