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$35,000 IN LEGAL REIMBURSEMENT FEES FOR TWO GPD OFFICERS! - (2009-12-17) |
 The Families of two of the eight GPD Officers that were recently acquitted can enjoy the spirit of the Holiday season because as GFT Members their legal fees are covered! Remember just because these ...More |
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WORKING CLASS HERO: RONNIE J. GUIMAREY - (2009-12-17) |
 Senator Matt Rector presented the Working Class Hero Resolution to Ronnie J. Guimarey, GFD Firefighter on December 1st for his hard work and dedication, not just to his job, but to all the People of G...More |
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PRIVATE HEALTH CARE COSTS DRIVING FORCE BEHIND DEBT BURDEN - (2009-12-17) |
While there is much talk of intergenerational debt among DC political insiders, few people have an understanding of the debt figures discussed in current policy debates. A new study from the Center fo...More |
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GOVERNMENT, THE ECONOMY AND WE, THE PEOPLE - (2009-12-17) |
Since the Spring of 2007 and continuing into the Fall of 2009, Public Works: the Demos Center for the Public Sector and the Topos Partnership have collaborated on a Ford Foundation-funded effort to cr...More |
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“DON’T BE ANOTHER COG IN THE MACHINE” - (2009-12-15) |
 “I never realized how important our CBA was until I taught in a non-union school in the states: 45 kids in a class, crazy workloads and no respect at work. Thank God for GFT and our CBA.” – DOE ...More |
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CLAIMS THAT EMPLOYERS AT THE KINGSBRIDGE ARMORY CAN'T PAY A LIVING WAGE DON'T ADD UP - (2009-12-15) |
This week, the New York City Council will vote on whether to proceed with one of the most exciting development projects in the city - the Kingsbridge Armory, the giant castle in the northwest Bronx th...More |
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HOUSE PASSES TOUGH FINANCIAL REFORM BILL - (2009-12-15) |
The U.S. House of Representatives today took a big step toward reforming the risky and reckless practices on Wall Street that created the global financial crisis. By a 223-202 margin, lawmakers passed...More |
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RESEARCH PAPER ANALYZES PDN’S SOCIAL CONTROL IN GUAM - (2009-12-13) |
In an attempt to examine the social roles of local media in the Pacific Islands, Francis Dalisay of Washington State University published a research paper on the PDN. The paper begins with explaining...More |
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SHULER: UNIONS NEED YOUNG WORKERS—AND YOUNG WORKERS NEED UNIONS - (2009-12-13) |
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler spoke at the winter conference of Union Plus, where she focused on the special challenges faced by young workers who are at risk of becoming the first generation...More |
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WHY WAL-MART'S POLICY MATTERS - (2009-12-13) |
Wal-Mart's sick days policy is bad for women and families. Women comprise 72 percent of Wal-Mart's workforce [3]. As Gloria Steinem said earlier this year: "The fact is that women need [access to p...More |
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GUAM’S CHILDREN DESERVE MORE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - (2009-12-10) |
 Radio Australia reporter interviewed President Rector, DOE Deputy Superintendent for financial and administrative services Taling Taitague, and Speaker Judi Wonpat on DOE’s lack of funding.
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WORKING CLASS HERO: ADRIANA MARQUES - (2009-12-10) |
 Senator Matt Rector presented the Working Class Hero Resolution to Adriana Marques, Cape Air Flight Attendant, for her hard work and dedication, not just to her job, but to all the People of Guam.
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FRESHMAN SENATORS FIGHT FOR LOWER COSTS IN HEALTH CARE - (2009-12-10) |
 Today in the U.S. Senate, 11 first-term senators are introducing a package of amendments that will improve the Senate’s health care bill by getting health care costs under control.
AFL-CIO Presiden...More |
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YOUNG WORKERS: HIT HARD, HITTING BACK - (2009-12-10) |
As the newly elected secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, I traveled the country this fall, talking with workers and hearing their concerns. The economic crisis is causing a lot of pain. So many people...More |
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