GFT ANNUAL CONVENTION MARCH 25
GFT's 10th Annual Convention will be on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Nikko Hotel from 6 - 10pm. At the event, the newly elected At-Large Officers will be sworn in to office and Executive Council Officers, Stewards and Committee members will be recognized....
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.
BAIL OUT AVERAGE AMERICANS, NOT BANKERS
Behind all the hype and technical jargon surrounding the nation's banking and mortgage crises, the bottom line comes down to answering this question: Does the nation want to spend its resources on rich bank stockholders or on roads, bridges, schools and other...
“TAKE A STAND: STUDENT ACTIVISM AROUND THE WORLD”
AFT-Produced Video Wins International Award A video classroom resource developed by the AFT to promote student engagement through the study of global youth movements has won a Gold Remi at the Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. Take a Stand: Student...
HOW CAN WE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILIES ON GUAM?
Many big businesses on Guam receive Qualifying Certificates (QC) which offers tax incentives for business investments that would strengthen and grow the economy. Unfortunately, our economy is at one of its weakest points due to the fact that many of those who receive...
THOUSANDS HIT SEATTLE STREETS SEEKING CHANGES TO HEALTH CARE
The crowd was mostly Democratic, but that didn't stop them from shouting down Sen. Patty Murray's general remarks about the need for health-care reform with a more specific call for a single-payer health-insurance system. Thousands joined a health-care rally and later...
AUSTRALIA: UNIONS TO PUSH FOR RADICAL NEW CAP ON EXECUTIVE SALARIES AND BONUSES
Salaries for CEOs should be capped at ten times an enterprise's average wages and shareholders should be able to sue for poor executive performance, say unions. The ACTU today released a new analysis showing the average pay for top CEOs has risen astronomically and is...
NO MORE HUMAN TRAFFICKING!
Human trafficking is a serious problem that must be addressed in our island. The exploitation of foreign workers is degrading to human society and outright unacceptable. Bill 36, Human Trafficking and Criminal Exploitation Act of 2009, is currently on the legislative...
ASIAN AND PACIFIC AMERICANS SUPPORT EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
Twelve organizations representing the Asian American and Pacific Islander American communities have added their voices in strong support of the Employee Free Choice Act. Reflecting the diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander American communities, these...
AUSTRALIAN WORKERS WIN NEW IR LAWS – HOTEL WORKERS CAN BE FIRST TO USE THEM
Remember John Howard? He was the Prime Minister Australians voted out more than 18 months ago because of his unpopular workplace laws. Kevin Rudd's government has written new Fair Work Laws. The new laws will start on 1 July – not far away now. Under the new laws a...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Jefffy will make the decision for you if you take a longer gaze into his golden eyes and overlook his build. Her has a sturdy build that will intimidate those that are unfamiliar with him. His walking manners on a leash indicates he has had some good training although...
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Baxter will weasel himself into your life with his precious pink nose, golden eyes and the long wispy white hair in the ear folds of his black mask. At 8 months old the indoor life is the only way to go as far as he is concerned as long as he has the necessary...
LET’S USE THE ARRA STIMULUS FUND WISELY & REBUILD JFK!
Instead of signing off a contract for a temporary building for JFK, it makes more sense to rebuild JFK using the federal stimulus money from President Obama's American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Our children deserve their school in a new condition that will...
SENATE RESOLUTION DEMANDS PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION IN REFORM PLAN
A new U.S. Senate resolution demands that a public health insurance option be included in health care reform legislation now being developed behind closed doors in the Senate Finance Committee. A public insurance plan option for workers and families who either have...