BUS DRIVER OF THE MONTH: RONALD ABRENILLA
Congratulations to DODEA - ALUTIIQ Bus Driver member, Ronald Abrenilla, for being awarded as Bus Driver of the Month!
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
Leaha is very sweet and gentle with kids and loves game time with other dogs. She has deep brown eyes to draw your gaze into the depths to find her overpowering charm. Her loyalty will make the worst days better with unconditional devotion. Although she has outgrown...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Starbucks has a short black coat with stark white whiskers and goatee to heighten the golden flecks in her eyes. She plays like there is no time but the present to entertain herself and anyone who might want to get in on the fun. Her white boots have a hard time...
FROM GUAM’S LIBERATION TO A NEW BATTLE FOR WORKING FAMILIES
The people of Guam have come a long way in time. From the Spanish rule, to the Japanese occupation, then the U.S. Military rule and now an unincorporated U.S. Territory. Tomorrow's Liberation Day is such a special celebration reminding us of the battle our elders...
RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE IN HARD TIMES
The federal minimum wage was enacted during the Great Depression to promote economic recovery. The long-term fall in worker buying power is one reason we are in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. An America that doesn't work for working people is...
HAWAII WORKERS WIN MAJORITY SIGN-UP
Yesterday, the Hawaii State Legislature overrode the governor's veto of a bill that gives thousands of workers the freedom to form unions without interference from their bosses. In a special session, the Hawaii House of Representatives and Senate overrode Gov. Linda...
YOU SHOULD BE MAKING $10,000 MORE!
The last significant pay increase our public servants received was in 1989 popularly known as the $5440 pay raise across the board. Since then, our public servants have not received a significant pay increase. Taking the lowest amount in the GovGuam pay scale of...
GOOD NEWS FOR WORKERS
An increase in the federal minimum wage that will take effect July 24 will raise the pay of millions of workers and also help stimulate the economy. The increase is the final in a three-tiered hike that will increase the minimum wage 10.7% to $7.25 per hour. Earlier...
UNIONS HELP MAKE FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES
When it comes to protecting workers' ability to care for their families, union membership is a big boost, a new study confirms. It's yet another reason why in this tough economy we need to restore workers' freedom to form unions and bargain through the Employee Free...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Bam will help you begin your days with appreciation for another day to celebrate fresh beginnings. Her white muzzle is accentuated by black lip liner and a vibrant pink tongue. She needs some room and time to run her energy at a manageable level. An ideal home should...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Roger will run himself ragged chasing his racing stripes around until he gets tired of the game for the time being. The soothing gray buffer between the black of his Tabby coat makes the green flecks in his inquiring eyes glow with curiosity. When you get him home he...
VALUABLE FOR WORKERS: LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
One of the most important things our union members must be encouraged to do is actively voice their concerns at work. As a union we are here to represent our members in issues at the workplace, but workers must keep constant communication with their supervisors in...
UPDATE: TEACHER FURLOUGHS
The GFT successfully fought for the 15 day Teacher furlough in 2003. The 15 day furlough was challenged by the GFT and both the Civil Service Commission and the courts agreed and ordered DOE to pay the teachers back. DOE has yet to make these payments. GFT has...