Recognizing Labor Leaders Who Shaped Our Future

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...

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 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...

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...

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