GUAM SENATORIAL CANDIDATES ON THE ISSUES

GFT's COPE Committee (Committee on Political Education) is dedicated to ensuring members are updated and educated when it comes to elections. The Progressive Democrats of Guam (PDG) submitted a 6-question survey to all Senatorial candidates on October 1st. PDG's survey seeks to raise important issues for candidates and voters and give us an opportunity to better inform Guam voters by evaluating candidates on issues of importance, such as:

• Unemployment insurance
• Layoffs caused by cutting the Business Privilege Tax
• Providing additional compensation for essential workers
• Providing PPE for workers
• Advancing healthcare for all
• Enhancing enforcement of environmental protection laws

PDG highlighted seven of those candidates' responses. Their responses can be viewed here.

*GFT is not endorsing any candidates for 2020 elections.

GUAM EDUCATION BOARD CANDIDATE RESPONSES

GFT's Committee on Political Education (COPE) is working to keep members and voters educated for the upcoming election. COPE sent out a questionnaire to candidates running for the Guam Education Board with issues relevant to our members. You can find the responses here.

*GFT was unable to reach out to nonincumbents running for office.

LAWSUIT UPDATE

On Tuesday, October 6, Attorneys of Razzano, Walsh, and Torres, P.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of Government of Guam employees who did not receive double pay during the emergency period. The press release on the lawsuit can be found here.

COVID ALERT APP

On behalf of GFT, we are proud to support the Guam Department of Public Health's new app to help stop COVID-19 in Guam. Add your phone to the COVID fight and protect your community while protecting your privacy. Download Guam Covid Alert for free in the App Store and on Google Play. To better understand how the app works, click here, or visit guamcovidalert.guam.gov.

GFT OFFICE TO REOPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY

Beginning Monday, October 5, the GFT staff will be back in the office at 25% capacity. Should any member or prospective member need assistance, please call the office at 735-4390 to schedule an appointment. Entry into the building is only permitted if you have an appointment. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS

Take Advantage of your member discounts in retail, auto care, health, dining and more on the GFT website. You can also see a list of your national discounts with AFT Union Plus, Hilton Hotels, Google Certified Educator, Identity Theft, Free College opportunity and more! Visit www.aft.org to see more and visit www.gftunion.com for your local discounts.! For more information, contact the GFT Office at 735-4390.

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