Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. The biggest change announced by the Department of...
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.
GUAM CANCER CARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: UNITED AIRLINES PLANE PULL
Guam Cancer Care is seeking for volunteers interested in joining the United Airlines Plane Pull event this Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 8am – 2pm at the United Hangar in Tiyan. You may visit this website: http://vols.pt/KATkFm to participate or contact the...
GFT QUESTIONS PORT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
GFT representatives met with Senator Tom Ada this week regarding the confirmation hearings for the Port Authority Board of Directors positions. GFT requested that Senator Ada make inquiries to these nominees of their position on the unpaid wages for the...
VOTE FOR GUAM TEACHER TODAY: AFT EVERYDAY HERO
GFT member and teacher at Vicente Benavente Middle School, Ron Espina, has been selected as a finalist for the AFT Everyday Hero Award. Recipients of the award will be recognized for going beyond their daily responsibilities and making a difference every day in...
STATUS ON GFT – GDOE NEGOTIATIONS FOR TEACHERS
The work of negotiations is continuing; while there have been agreements between GFT and GDOE in a number of contractual areas, a substantive disagreement has risen. GDOE has taken the stance that Guam law gives the Guam Education Board unilateral authority over the...
GFT OFFICE: “UNDER CONSTRUCTIONâ€
There may be disruptions to the services available to members from the GFT office in the next few weeks due to office repairs, renovations and system upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For immediate attention,...
GFT OFFICE: “UNDER CONSTRUCTIONâ€
There may be disruptions to the services available to members from the GFT office in the next few weeks due to office repairs, renovations and system upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For immediate attention,...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING THURS. MAY 19 AT LEMAI CAFE AT 6PM
The next General Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6pm in the Lemai Café restaurant. Members are encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, representation, upcoming events and other union news.
PAST YEARS: TEACHER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
You can find a list of past Teacher of the Year winners at this website: http://www.ccsso.org/ntoy/State_Teachers.html. You will be able to find Teacher of the Year winners from Guam as far back as 1969. Current GFT member, Roberta Abaday, won in 1998....
ONWARD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR $13 EACH!
GFT members may purchase tickets for the Onward water park at the GFT office Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. Tickets are $13 each for members and $15 each for non-members.
GFT MEMBERS RICHARD VELASCO & LEONORA BALAJADIA WIN TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
Congratulations to members Richard Velasco and Leonora Balajadia for winning the 2016 Teacher of the Year Award! Richard Velasco is a math teacher at F.B. Leon Guerrero middle school for the past 8 ½ years. Velasco serves as the Math Department...
GFT MEMBER RON ESPINA SEMI-FINALIST FOR AFT EVERYDAY HERO AWARD!
GFT member and teacher at Benavente middle school, Ron Espina, was nominated for AFT’s Everyday Hero Award and is now a semi-finalist! This award will be given to extraordinary union members of AFT after a nationwide nomination and voting process....
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MAY 19, 2016 AT 6PM LEMAI CAFE
The next General Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6pm in the Lemai Café restaurant. Members are encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, representation, upcoming events and other union news. ...