GFT ELECTION FOR DELEGATES AT BIENNIAL AFT CONVENTION
The GFT Election for Delegates at the biennial AFT Convention will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the GFT Annual Convention held at the Nikko Hotel at 6pm. Absentee voting will occur at the GFT office in Mangilao from Tuesday, March 15 to Friday,...
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.
AFT WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Visit AFT Voices to share your opinion on the challenges you face in the workplace by answering our new survey question posted on the site.How do your union and its members contribute to the betterment of your community? Well be posting your answers to this important...
A FIX FOR RETIREMENT
Washington Post business columnist Martha M. Hamilton had high praise for a new book by EPI board member Teresa Ghilarducci in her June 1 column, A system that needs to be retired. As Hamilton wrote: Economist Teresa Ghilarducci, author of When Im Sixty-Four: The Plot...
THANK GOD FOR GFT, THE SAVIOR OF GUAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The departure of another Superintendent only exemplifies how incredibly important it is for our children to have consistency in their educational system. For the last 40 years the only thing that has been consistent with Guams public schools is the teachers collective...
VICTORY!!! AG AGREES WITH GFT THAT TEACHERS MUST BE PAID
Some short sited management officials at GPSS went behind the backs of the Board and attempted to exploit teachers by essentially docking their pay and asked for an AGs opinion to justify it. Fortunately, there were two clauses added to the teachers current CBA during...
WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN AN ELECTRIC TRUCK?
Thanks to President Rector taking a $30,000 gamble on a completely electric, factory made, Ford Ranger we have now found the perfect car/truck for Guam. With Gas being over $4/gal the Ranger ev saves over $200 per month in energy cost, which is almost enough to make...
FIREFIGHTERS PROMOTION VIDEO RIGHT THIS TIME
Last weeks video of the week was supposed to be the Firefighter promotion but somehow the wrong link was attached. We got it right this time so please click on the link and check out this great video celebrating some of Guams local heroes. Click here
HOTELS AND DEVELOPERS ONCE AGAIN DEMONSTRATE SELFISHNESS
Once development in Tumon was halted because it exceeded our public infrastructure Big money developers and corporations got together and offered to install a new sewage system, for them selves only! Public money, the majority of which came from Guams middle class...
UNLIMITED CELL CALLS FOR FREE!!!
Did you know that GFT members not only get a free phone, and $5 a month off their cell, and Blackberry plans they also get unlimited FREE calling within the mpulse net work. That means that Mom, Dad, son and daughter can all get new Nokia phones and talk to each other...
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FATHERS DAY GIVE-AWAY WINNERS!
Grand Prize Winner, Herbert Aguon (GPSS Carp. II) won a One night stay at the Hilton, Gift Certificate to Pats Tinting & Detailing, Golf Putter, a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green Label, & a gift certificate to Proa Restaurant 2nd Place Winner, Jeff Nededog (GIAA Fire...
TECHNOLOGY TOPS AGENDA FOR AFT HEALTHCARE DIVISION LEADERS
The impact of technology in healthcare was a major focus of discussion for AFT Healthcares program and policy council, which met May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. Frontline health professionals are critical to the successful adoption of health information technology, and...
HOSPITAL WORKERS RATIFY CONTRACT WITH HAHNEMANN
Members of District 1199C of the National Union of Hospital and Healthcare Employees AFSCME, AFL-CIO ratified a four-year contract agreement with Hahnemann University Hospital that calls for a 16.8 percent increase in wages and benefits. Click here
AFT ANNOUNCES LOWER RATES FOR OCCUPATIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
For the second year in a row, the AFT has been able to negotiate a reduction in the rates that local affiliates pay for occupational liability insurance. In July, the rate will drop to 40 cents per member per month, a 10-cent reduction from last year. In 2007, the...