Recognizing Labor Leaders Who Shaped Our Future
What do you think of when you see Labor Day on your calendar? A sunny summer day, barbecues, a school holiday, or maybe the time of year that signals it is ready to go back to school. You may even think briefly about unions, knowing that unionized workers made...
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.
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...
PLEASE HELP FELLOW MEMBER SHANNON SELEEN
Member Shannon Seleen of DOE is in need of sick leave as she will be 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 appreciated.
BOOK-ITS ARE READY!
Pizza Hut Book-Its are available for elementary and sixth grade reading teachers. GFT members may pick up the packets at the office, first come first served. For more information, you may contact the GFT office at 735-4390.
DOC GFT MEMBER WINS JOB BACK!
A GFT member with the Department of Corrections (DOC) sought for guidance and representation with GFT to appeal an adverse action against the employee. The member was an exemplary employee and received nine outstanding evaluations during the time of employment...
GFT SUBMITS NEGOTIATION TEAM MEMBER NAMES TO GMH
GFT submitted names of the negotiation team members to the new GMH Hospital Administrator, Ted Lewis, to start off a negotiations for the nurses' collective bargaining agreement. As discussed with Lewis last month, GFT would like to reopen negotiations for...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT THE GFT OFFICE AT 6PM
The next General Membership meeting will be on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the GFT Office in Mangilao at 6pm. Members are highly encouraged to attend for information on collective bargaining agreements, legislative actions and upcoming events. Great...
SEND US PHOTOS OF YOUR LABOR DAY CELEBRATION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PRIZE!
It’s a three day weekend and that time of the year to celebrate your hard work! Send us photos of how you celebrated this year’s Labor Day Holiday for a chance to win a prize! Please email your photos to irish@gftunion.com or post them on the...