JIC RELEASE NO. 798 – DPHSS Issues Guidance Memos 2021-28; Isolation Clearance Letters Available Via Email
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-28, which provides additional guidance relative to persons with a documented previous COVID-19 infection. Individuals who have contracted and recovered from COVID-19...
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.
COUNSELORS PROVIDE INPUT ON TEACHERS’ CBA
The GFT negotiation team have been meeting with the DOE negotiation team every Thursday discussing each section of the proposed collective bargaining agreement. All members are encouraged to send their input to irish@gftunion.com, most especially in areas such as...
GFD CBA NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE
Chief negotiators from both GFT and GFD met this week to continue Collective Bargaining negotiations. Both parties agreed to include language addressing issues such as the EMT pay and annual and sick leave. Members may send any input to their Stewards, Mark Snyder and...
ACCESS FREE READING MATERIALS FOR K-5 CHILDREN!
Parents, children and educators can access thousands of free reading resources through a website from Epic. The website provides 60 days free access through a printout on the educator account and access to books through the website or through Google Play and the Apple...
GFT CONCERNED WITH SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PROCESS
GFT DOE Union Chair and Board representative, Audrey Perez, expressed her concerns at the Guam Education Board meeting on Monday regarding the school maintenance process. Perez stated that several work order requests have been submitted at her work site, Simon Sanchez...
PROVIDE YOUR INPUT FOR THE TEACHER CBA
The GFT Teachers’ negotiation team would like to reach out to teachers for their input on the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, most especially on special areas such as Special Education, Fine Arts, Guidance Counseling, Computer, Head Start, and...
PLEASE HELP MEMBER MERNALEE SABLAN
Fellow member Mernalee Sablan is in need of sick leave as she will accompanying her daughter who is seeking medical treatment off-island. If you would like to share some of your leave then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly...
DOA REVIEWS COMPETITIVE WAGE ACT APPEALS
GFT represented hundreds of teachers in initiating a grievance on the Competitive Wage Act in 2014. The grievance reached the Civil Service Commission but was recently ruled out due to the Commission's lack of authority. GFT will take appropriate...
GFT AND GFD CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON CBA NEGOTIATIONS
GFT and GFD negotiation teams will continue to meet this month to discuss collective bargaining for firefighters, fire service specialists and E911 emergency medical dispatchers. Both teams will discuss the results of the joint survey that will help determine items to...
GFT AND GFD CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON CBA NEGOTIATIONS
GFT and GFD negotiation teams will continue to meet this month to discuss collective bargaining for firefighters, fire service specialists and E911 emergency medical dispatchers. Both teams will discuss the results of the joint survey that will help determine...
TEACHERS’ CBA IN PROGRESS!
GFT and DOE negotiation teams have been regularly meeting each week for the teachers’ collective bargaining agreement and discussing each of their proposals. Details of the negotiation meetings will be announced upon agreement by both parties....
GFT SUBMITS PROPOSED CHANGES TO EDUCATOR CONDUCT LAW
GFT representatives submitted proposed amendments on Public Law 32-236 to Senator Nerissa Underwood’s office as requested by the Senator. The Law currently includes language that can be detrimental to many of our educators on island. GFT...
GFT STEWARDS: BUILDING THE FUTURE
Stewards from various agencies gathered last weekend for GFT's Annual Steward Training Conference, which included both new and continuing Stewards. The Conference focused on their leadership role and taking action on issues together. Stewards were given the...