GFT-ALUTIIQ UNIT CHAIR ELECTION
The candidacy forms have been received and the following candidates are running for ALUTIIQ Unit Chair: Albert Perez Edward Quintanilla The election will take place Friday, February 26 from 8am - 5pm at the GFT Office. Members will also be permitted to vote via...
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.
GFT SENDS LETTER AND PETITIONS TO GOVERNOR TO VETO BILL 420 ON EDUCATOR CONDUCT
GFT submitted a letter to the Office of Senator Won Pat seeking changes in Bill 420 which included language on educator professional conduct that can cause serious problems. The bill was forwarded to the Legislature for voting without the changes and passed. GFT...
GFT REACHES OUT TO GOVERNOR CALVO TO VETO BILL 420
Although changes were made on Bill 420-32 regarding educator professional conduct with GFT’s input, there were still a number of items that were not changed that can create problems for our educators. GFT immediately sent the committee a letter with inputs...
GFT CREATES NEW LAW IN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION!
An employee and GFT member at Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH), was terminated in 2011 and fought through the adverse action appeal with representation by GFT. After three long years of battling through the process, the Supreme Court of Guam ruled in favor of the...
DODEA BUS DRIVER CBA RATIFIED!
The DODEA bus drivers’ collective bargaining agreement has been ratified and signed by both GFT and management! This is great news for our members as they have another CBA that will continue to protect their working conditions and provide great...
DPW CBA REVIEW COMPLETED!
The initial review of the draft collective bargaining agreement has been completed. Negotiation teams will now be discussing specific issues such as sick leave, adverse actions, training and orientations, paternity leave and recognitions. ...
DODEA BUS DRIVER CBA NEGOTIATIONS COMPLETE!
The collective bargaining negotiations for DODEA bus drivers have been completed. Members will be holding a ratification meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Members were able to negotiate an increase in their salaries and extended bereavement...
GFT RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED IN EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BILL 420
GFT met with the staff of Speaker Won Pat’s office to discuss changes made to Bill 420 regarding educator professional conduct. There have been changes made using the recommendations presented by GFT President, Tim Fedenko. One of the changes is to remove...
GOOD PROGRESS WITH DPW CBA NEGOTIATIONS
Negotiations for the DPW bus drivers’ collective bargaining agreement have been moving along well. Deputy Director, Jessie Palican, met with the GFT negotiation team and has ensured that negotiations will continue with a smooth transition as Director, Carl...
GFT WORKS WITH GOVERNOR’S OFFICE ON PORT CBA
GFT and its legal representatives have been meeting with the Governor’s assistant and legal counsel in hopes of resolving issues from holding back the GFT Port collective bargaining process. Both the GFT and the Governor’s office have been trying to...
GFT VOICES HEARD, BILL 420 SENT BACK FOR REVIEW
Thanks to our members, Bill 420-32 regarding Standards for Professional Conduct for Guam’s Educators has been withdrawn for review. Members spoke at the public hearing last week on Bill 420-32 and expressed their concerns. GFT Vice President, Sanjay...
ONWARD WATERPARK TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR $10 EACH!
GFT Members can purchase tickets for the Onward Water Park for $10 each. Tickets expire on March 4, 2015. These are great as Christmas presents! Come by the GFT Office in mangilao Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm to purchase tickets.
GFT SPEAKS OUT AGAINST BILL 420 ON EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
GFT Vice President, Sanjay Sharma, expressed the problems of Bill 420-32 regarding professional conduct on Guam’s educators at the public hearing on Monday. Sharma pointed out that the bill allows an over-reaching authority to the Guam Commission for...