Seattle City Council has passed legislation requiring app-based delivery companies, including DoorDash, Uber Eats and Instacart, to offer paid sick time off to gig workers. This new law will be called the “App-Based Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time Ord...
The 14th Annual GFT Annual Convention kicks off this year at the UOG SBPA Building, Room 129 on 6:00PM Saturday, March 18, 2023. This FREE event is open to all GFT members. This is an informal event to recognize involved GFT members such as shop stew...
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Parent PLUS loans now qualify for student loan debt relief under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, but only for two months. Until now, the loans, typically held by parents who took on deb...
Notice of Public Hearing on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in I Liheslaturan Guåhan’s Public Hearing Room (Guam Congress Building,Hagåtña). The Committee will hear and accept testimony on Bill No. 24-37 (COR)- Committee on Rules by request of...
Increasing the minimum wage for workers on Guam is a positive step towards creating a more just and equitable society. It is a win-win situation for both workers and businesses on the island. A higher minimum wage would provide much-needed relief to...
As union members, we have a unique opportunity to come together and advocate for our shared interests. The proposed 22% pay raise for government employees is a crucial issue that will have a direct impact on our financial well-being and the future of...
The low wages in Guam and Puerto Rico are a major source of hardship for many workers in these territories. Despite being part of the United States, both territories have significantly lower minimum wages compared to the mainland, which leads to many...
For too long, our dedicated government employees have been undervalued and underpaid. Despite their hard work and commitment to serving our community, they have been consistently let down by broken promises from our leaders. But now, there is hope on...
As your union, it is our duty to represent your interests and concerns in the workplace. In light of recent discussions surrounding the proposed 22% pay raise for government employees, we want to encourage all members to voice their opinions in a non...
Under the leadership of Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, the government of Guam has taken a bold and commendable step towards ensuring that its hardworking employees are adequately compensated. After a long wait of nearly a decade, the General Pay Plan (GPP)...