GFT OFFICE: “UNDER CONSTRUCTIONâ€
There may be disruptions to the services available to members from the GFT office in the next few weeks due to office repairs, renovations and system upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For immediate attention,...
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.
THANKS TO UNION, CLEVELANDS STUDENTS GET MORE MONEY
Public schools serving Clevelands neediest students will receive substantially more federal aid in the coming year, thanks to a keen eye and diligent follow-up by the Cleveland Teachers Union. The CTU made good use of a recent memo to local unions, sent by AFT...
FIX OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FIRST!
Please take a few minutes to tell your Senators that you think that Charter schools are bad for Guam. Bill 248, the Charter School Bill, would not only hurt public education by taking money away from our desperately underfunded Public School System and give it to the...
NO JESSE WERE NOT THAT STUPID
Senator Jesse Lujans Bill 122 proposing Power Deregulation would increase power rates if passed. The idea behind deregulating power is to stimulate competition by allowing independent power suppliers to sell power to GPA and directly to ratepayers provided their rates...
GFT ENDORSES MATT RECTOR FOR SENATOR
The Executive Council met on Tuesday and has officially endorsed Matt Rector for Senator 2008.
GFT MEMBERS LOG ON TO YOUR MEMBERS ONLY SITE
GFT members can access more info on all political action, access members only info and more by logging on to GFTs new website at www.gftunion.com.
EDUCATORS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLASS
Educators Rights and Responsibilities Class Instructor: Matt Rector 3 graduate credits from University of San Diego Friday, August 1 from 1 - 6 pm August 4,5,6,8 from 9 am - 6 pm (break for lunch) August 11,12 from 4 - 7 pm August 13 from 4-6 pm Cost $285 for GFT...
CHECK OUT GFTS NEW WEBSITE!
Visit www.gftunion.com and register your account. You get automatically entered to win an MP3 Player and GFT Gift Set! Drawing will be held at the end of the month. Winner will be contacted.
TB TESTING AVAILABLE FOR GFT MEMBERS
GFT Members, their spouse and children get free TB Testing on August 9, 2008 from 10am to 3pm at the GFT Office in Mangilao. For more information contact the GFT Office at 735-4390.
GET ACTIVE!
Recruit 1 new member and get a FREE GFT T-Shirt. Recruit 3 members and get a FREE iPod! Recruit 20 members and get a FREE one night hotel stay.
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!
PINOY WORKERS TO SHARE $500K IN BACK WAGES FROM SAIPAN FIRM
The US Department of Labor is seeking 151 Filipino construction workers who are owed $500,000 in back wages by a company in the Northern Mariana Islands. The department says the money is now available under an agreement it reached with Sablan Construction Co. of...
MORE THAN 100,000 JEEPNEY, TRICYCLE DRIVERS TO JOIN S. TAGALOG STRIKE
At least 100, 000 jeepney and tricycle drivers are expected to participate in the 14-hour region-wide strike in Southern Tagalog Thursday, a transportation group leader said. Rolando Mingo, president of Southern Tagalog Transport Sector Organization...