GFT – DPW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT SIGNED!
The GFT - DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement for Bus Drivers has been signed by Governor Calvo! The Collective Bargaining Agreement protects a number of items affecting the working conditions of our Bus Drivers and addresses issues with the sick leave policy,...
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.
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...
COURT HALTS MANDATORY FURLOUGHS FOR HAWAII STATE WORKERS, AND MORE BARGAINING NEWS
Multiple Unions, Hawaii: Hawaii state workers won their battle against the governor's proposals to mandate furloughs when a Circuit Court judge ruled the governor does not have the authority to unilaterally order furloughs. Gov. Linda Lingle (R) had ordered state...
HOME CONSTRUCTION WORKERS PROTEST TO UNIONIZE
A group trying to help construction workers unite was in Austin Monday protesting outside a KB Home board member's office. The Laborers' International Union of North America brought workers and homeowners to Texas. Their members want to change working conditions and...
$30/HR FOR A CONCRETE MIXER TRUCK DRIVER! ANYONE INTERESTED?
If Hawaii Representative Neil Abercrombie's amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act passes in senate then a Concrete Mixer Truck Driver will be getting paid $30/hr and a Plumber would be making $34.60/hr. We now have an outside representative that is...
ILIKAI CLOSES BUT WILL REOPEN WITH NEW UNION DEAL
A day after the iconic Ilikai hotel shut down, its new owner and a labor union say the Waikiki landmark will soon be back in business. Employees were downcast on their last day at work on Thursday, when hotel operations creased on order from New York-based iStar...
AUSTRALIA: PAY WIN FOR SHORT CHANGED TEENS
TEENAGE girls working for a clothing retailer have been reimbursed $10,000 because an investigation found they were being underpaid. Fair Work Ombudsman executive director Michael Campbell said the girls were former and current employees of an all-female clothing...
THANK YOU SENATOR ADA
Since 1970 GFT members have been fighting for the right to negotiate pay for Guam's public servants and now thanks to Senator Tom Ada, the hard working men and women that load and unload ships can now be able to negotiate their wages. Substitute Bill 142 was passed by...