Removing Praxis Math for Recruitment

Removing Praxis Math for Recruitment

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Senator Dwayne T.D. San Nicolas introduced Bill 282-37, which aims to eliminate the Praxis mathematics requirement from the Guam initial educator certificate. He argues that this change would help alleviate the shortage of certified...
Illegal Wage Garnishment by GDOE

Illegal Wage Garnishment by GDOE

Have you been impacted by an illegal wage garnishment? This is a critical issue that requires your immediate attention. GFT has recently become aware that the Department of Education (DOE) is asserting overpayment of salary and/or differential pay, affecting...
New Overtime Rules

New Overtime Rules

A new regulation has been finalized by the U.S. Department of Labor that expands who is eligible for overtime pay. The overtime threshold hasn’t been properly updated for nearly 50 years, leaving millions of workers without basic overtime protections. Under the new...
GFT Union Officers Election 2024

GFT Union Officers Election 2024

February 23, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the GFT Office (Mangilao). Contested Seats GDOE Teachers’ Chairperson Uncontested Seats GDOE Teachers’ Vice-Chairperson: Joanie La Ville GDOE Recorder: Francisca Blanco GCC Support Staff Chairperson: Kenneth...