Happy Thanksgiving from your Union Family
This year has been challenging in ways that make it feel like an entire decade has passed by. That is why now, more than ever, it is important to pause to take inventory of the things we are thankful for. With so much hurt and pain socially, politically, and with...
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.
NOTICE OF GFT ELECTION OF DELEGATES FOR BIENNIAL AFT CONVENTION
GFT Delegates Election Day: Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 6pm Announcement of Candidacy Period begins: Friday, January 15, 2016 at 8am Announcement of Candidacy Period Ends: Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5pm Eligibility of Candidates: Must be a member on or before Friday,...
CONGRESSWOMAN BORDALLO SUPPORTS GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS FOR PORT EMPLOYEES
On November of last year, GFT representatives reached out to Congresswoman Madeline Bordallo regarding issues at the Port Authority of Guam. Representatives explained the status of the GFT – Port Collective Bargaining Agreement and that it has been signed and...
SENATOR RESPICIO FOLLOWS UP ON DOE SY CALENDAR
Last year on October, Senator Rory Respicio sent a letter to DOE Superintendent Jon Fernandez seeking clarification on the changes made to the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar. Senator Respicio has not received a response since then. The instructional time for...
CONGRATULATIONS JOSEPHFA EVANGELISTA FOR WINNING OUR HOLIDAY PACKAGE!
Fellow member, Josephfa Evangelista, of Guam Waterworks Authority is our big winner for the Holiday Package! A big thank you to our sponsors for providing great prizes: Pacific Star Hotel, Encore Show and Pat’s Tinting & Detailing.
GFT JOINS AFT LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATION
Union leaders of GFT met with various local leaders of AFT to strengthen our initiatives in providing high quality education to our children at the AFT Western Regional Conference. GFT leaders collaborated with other union leaders on effectively engaging with...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE AVAILABLE!
Professional Development course, Thinking Mathematics 1T: Ten Principles and Additive Structure, will be available in April through May. This course focuses on research about how children learn mathematics and how these findings can be applied in the classroom....
GROUND RULES SUBMITTED FOR GFT – GMHA CBA
GFT and GMHA have agreed to open up negotiations for the GMHA nurses. GFT submitted the ground rules in December and will be following up with GMHA management in setting a date to begin negotiations. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement was signed...
SERVICE LEARNING CREDITS FOR STUDENTS
Students may check the GFT Office to receive Service Learning Credits. Please contact the office at 735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com or gerri@gftunion.com for more information.
AFT MEMBERS TOOK 120K+ ACTIONS ON EDUCATION REFORM
AFT members took 120k+ actions & after all these years of test-and-sanction policies, Congress acted. Read more here
WIN A HOLIDAY PACKAGE BY SIGNING UP MEMBERS!
Members have a chance to win a Holiday Package of gift certificates from various companies on island by signing up the most members! The member with the most sign-ups will win this awesome Holiday Package! For more information, please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390.
TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS REMAIN ONGOING
As stated in a Joint Press Release by both GFT and GDOE, negotiation teams have been meeting weekly for the last several months in order to negotiate a new contract for teachers. GFT and DOE are working collaboratively to reach a Good Contract; in the best...
GFT COMPLAINT ON EDUCATOR CONDUCT STILL IN DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM
Although Bill 209 presents amendments to Public Law 236 on professional educator conduct, the complaint against the Guam Commission on Education Certification that the GFT filed is still in the U.S. District Court. Should the additional amendments suggested by GFT...