Why Staying in Our Union is the Smart Choice for You
In this ever-evolving world of work, the importance of being part of a strong and supportive union cannot be overstated. As your union, we are here to remind you of the incredible benefits that come with your continued membership. Among these, one standout advantage...
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.
Chamber of Commerce Wants You to Remain Poor
GFT always knew that the Chamber of Commerce (COC) was anti-workers, but never have they said it more blatantly than this. The Guam Daily Post quoted Shawn Gumataotao, “The point is, plenty of money is being spent, ever, by the office of the governor of Guam. Now...
Guam Teachers Get Left Behind as Teachers in Several States See Biggest Raise in Decades
Teachers on Guam last saw a pay compression in 2014 when some seasoned teachers received a paltry nickel raise for the whole year. Despite discussions underway to get teachers a pay raise, several states are awarding their teachers a pay raise of 20%. States that rank...
Customs officers to receive $3M retroactive, hazard pay
The Department of Administration expects to begin paying $3 million in retroactive hazard duty pay to Customs officers by April 22, according to Ike Peredo, director of the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency. Read more at The Guam Daily Post
Bill 254-36 Defines the Educational and Professional Requirements for Certified School Counselors
Senator Nelson introduced Bill 254-36 to define the educational and professional requirements for certified school counselors. Many school counselors attended the public hearing along with other members of the school community on Tuesday, April 05, 2022. The meeting...
Employees Resigning to Avoid Drug Testing May Lose Re-employment Benefits
Bill 123-36 After nearly a year, the Guam Legislature moved Bill 123-36 into its third reading file. Bill 123-36 will remove all reemployment rights of employees who resign their position subsequent to the announcement of any government-sponsored drug testing. If you...
13th Annual GFT Convention
The 13th Annual GFT Convention kicks off this year at the GFT Compound in Mangilao on Saturday, March 19, 2022. This FREE event is open to all GFT members. This is an informal event to recognize involved GFT members such as shop stewards, committee members, and...
Highlights for 180 days and service learning waiver
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) appeared before members of the Guam Legislature at an informational hearing to request a waiver of the 180 instructional days and service-learning. Members of the Guam Education Board and the GDOE administration voiced their...
GDOE Pay Plan Committee: Wage Study Priority
Members of the GDOE Pay Plan Committee voiced support to prioritize a wage and salary increase for all employees in the Department. The committee meets once a week to discuss their progress. In all, there are three subcommittees working on job descriptions, above-step...
GFT General Membership Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022
General Membership Meeting 6 PM, Monday, February 28, 2022, at GFT, Mangilao. General Membership Meetings provide a forum for updates and questions for agencies represented by GFT. Each ticket guarantees a to-go meal package. You may register for the event by clicking...
Pay Raise Soon for Education Department Says Lt Governor Joshua Tenorio
Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio says that the Guam Department of Education Educator Pay Scale is next to receive an update. Nurses and law enforcement officers received their pay increase, and teachers (and admins) are next. Biba!
Telling Tales with Trash
Hafa Adai Educators! My name is Christian San Nicolas, one of the Program Coordinators with the Micronesia Climate Change Alliance, a local Non-Profit Organisation dedicated to building community-based solutions to the climate crisis! Our organization was recently...
Double Pay
GFT filed its appeal to the Guam Supreme Court on the Double Pay issue. GFT claims that all employees who had to report to work during the COR 1 emergency at the beginning of the pandemic must receive double pay. The Government says that double pay must only be given...