The Silent Burden: Overworked and Underappreciated Government Employees
Government of Guam employees, represented by GFT, are the backbone of our island's public services, ensuring the daily operations that keep Guam running smoothly. However, the reality for many of these dedicated workers is that they are overworked, underappreciated,...
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.
Happy New Year! Welcoming in 2023!
Dear GFT Members, As we close out another year and look toward the possibilities of the future, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for all that you do for our union. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to improving the lives of...
General Membership Meeting November 29, 2022
General Membership Meeting 6 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at UOG SBPA Rm 129 A big thank you to all who can attend. On the agenda: Status update on the GFT building, discussion on Bills 346-36 and 331-36, and updates on contract negotiations.
GFT COPE Endorses Democrat Team Lou Leon Guerrero and Joshua Tenorio for Governor
Proposed changes to the Defined Benefit 1.75 Retirement Plan aka Hybrid Plan
Full Text of Bill 346-36
GFT COPE Recommendations for 2022 Senatorial Candidates
GFT COPE Recommends GEB Candidate Elaine Ulloa
ELAINE DUENAS ULLOA Familian "PEPERO" Daughter of the Late Vicente Bamba Duenas and Zelia Tydingco Damian Duenas Sister of the Late Vincent Anthony and Paul Clement Duenas Married to Steven L. Taitague Ulloa Daughter-In-Law of the Late Paul Daniel and Annie...
Simon Sanchez High School Still Waits
All we as educators seem to hear these days is "We are sorry.", "We are working on it.", "We are still waiting for the contracts.", the list of reasons goes on continuously but when is enough finally enough? When will accountability reveal itself in a system that...
Double Pay Update September 2022
The Plaintiff Representatives from various Government of Guam agencies (Supported by GFT) filed an amended complaint on July 29, 2022, addressing concerns raised by the Superior Court of Guam. The concerns deal with whether or not the employees are had exhausted their...
Medical/Dental Open Enrollment 2023 Ends September 26, 2022
TakeCare SelectCare Website https://www.takecareasia.com/govguam2023 www.calvos.net Hours of Operation Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; lobby (for walk-ins): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Customer Service Contact Information...
Startbucks Workers United
Labor Day weekend was a major event for our SBWU campaign, and community allies like you are a huge reason why we had so many successful events over the holiday! We hosted 129 store Sip Ins nationwide and boosted the number of community allies that signed our...
GFT General Membership Meeting September 20, 2022
Happy Labor Day from Your Union
The first Labor Day was actually on May 5th in 1882. This was chosen because the date symbolized the unity of labor and capital. At the time, many businesses did not allow their employees to strike, so they needed a day that would bring people together as workers....