STATUS ON GFT – GDOE NEGOTIATIONS FOR TEACHERS
The work of negotiations is continuing; while there have been agreements between GFT and GDOE in a number of contractual areas, a substantive disagreement has risen. GDOE has taken the stance that Guam law gives the Guam Education Board unilateral authority over the...
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.
GFT SEEKS COURT ORDER FOR TEACHERS $3.8M PLUS
After years of trying to get teachers repaid for the paycheck the first Guam Education Policy Board stole from GPSS teachers, GFT has returned to court again. Yesterday, 8-14-08, GFT attorneys filed for a writ mandate the GPSS pay teachers the $3.8 M that they owe...
$5 OFF THE BLACKBERRY PLAN
Sign up for a new account under the GFT Plan at GTA MPULSE and get $5 Off the BlackBerry Plan Unlimited Internet Web Browsing. You also get $5 off the Basic, Plus & Promo Plans. Some conditions apply. Call GTA at 644-4482 for more details!
CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT PASSED
Both houses of Congress passed the Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act, which enacts the toughest lead standards in the world and bans six phthalates from children’s products! MomsRising.org members were critical in carrying this legislation to victory. Thanks...
INDONESIA: TELL SOL MELIA HOTEL TO RESPECT WORKERS RIGHTS
As trade unionists have long known, sometimes it’s not enough to get a signed collective agreement with an employer. Sometimes, you’ve got to force to employer to implement what they’ve already agreed to. That’s the case in Indonesia, where a Spanish-owned...
UK: INNOVATIVE NEW CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS
The public sector union UNISON is trying out an innovative new approach to campaigns using cutting-edge tools like Google Earth, YouTube and Flickr. As low-paid public sector workers gear up for a major strike this week, the union is encouraging people from around the...
GET READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
After a long summer of fun, it’s finally over and time to get back to school! Let’s take this time to jot down a list of things to improve in your classroom or your child’s education. Improving on the little things can lead to great changes in the...
TB TESTING TOMORROW, AUGUST 9
Free TB Testing on August 9, 2008 from 10am to 3pm at the GFT Office in Mangilao for GFT Members, spouse and children. Please bring your shot records. For more information contact the GFT Office at 735-4390.
GPSS TEACHERS FIGHT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
At a public hearing at the Guam Legislature, GPSS Teachers shared their view on how Charter Schools are bad for Guam. Teachers voiced their concerns that Charter Schools discriminate against the underprivileged as well as those with special needs. Charters Schools are...
TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO UNDERWATER WORLD!
Underwater World GFT Fun Day is this Sunday, August 10th. Face painting, games and activities will be provided. GFT members get a $10 special price on the family photo. Bring you GFT Membership Card.
AUGUST SPECIAL!
GFT Members can make a donation of $15 for a GFT MP3 Player for the month of August only while supplies last!
HAVE FUN AT TARZA’S GFT FAMILY DAY!
GFT Family Day at Tarza is tomorrow, August 9. $10 admission fee for adults and $5 for children 5 to 11 years old. Children 4 and under are free! Discount is given to the GFT Member, spouse and up to three children. Bring your GFT Membership Card!
GET A NEW PHONE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!
Sign up for a new account under the GFT Plan at GTA MPULSE and get a FREE Nokia 1600 or 2610! You get $5 off the Basic, Plus & Promo Plans. Some conditions apply. Call GTA at 644-4482 for more details!