GFT PRESIDENT PRAISES GDOE FOR VACCINATION CLINICS
Last month, the Guam Department of Education held several vaccination clinics to help educators on Guam take steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. According to GDOE, approximately 1400 employees have received their first does of the vaccine. Two of those...
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 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Thanks to our members, Bill 420-32 regarding Standards for Professional Conduct for Guam’s Educators has been withdrawn for review.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...
GUAM EDUCATION BOARD MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 6PM
The regular monthly meeting for the Guam Education Board meeting will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 6pm in Tiyan. Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on our public schools from the Superintendent and the Board.
BILL 420: VAGUE DEFINITIONS OF UNETHICAL CONDUCT FOR GUAM’S EDUCATORS
The proposed standards of unethical conduct defined in Bill No. 420-32 is alarmingly vague for Guam’s educators which poses a lot of uncertainty as to what exactly is determined as a misconduct. This may lead to a lot of misinterpretations that can cause...
BILL 418: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY & LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Bill 418-32 adopts the rules and regulations of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission which provides uniform minimum standards in education, training and physical fitness for public safety and law enforcement officers in Guam. Some concerns...
PUBLIC HEARING ON FITNESS STANDARDS BILL 418
There will be a Public Hearing on Bill 418 regarding new fitness standards for Guam's public safety and law enforcement agencies on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 3:30pm. View Bill 418 here
PUBLIC HEARING ON BILL 420 & 421 REGARDING GUAM’S EDUCATORS
There will be a public hearing on Bill 420 & 421 regarding professional conduct and certification for Guam's educators on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 4:00pm at the Legislature public hearing room. View Bill 420 here View Bill 421 here
GFT CHRISTMAS PARTY FUNDRAISER AT RALPHY’S ON SAT. NOV. 22 AT 6PM!
The Social Events/Membership committee will be holding a fundraiser at Ralphy’s Lounge in East Agana on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 6 – 10pm. Tickets are $10 and includes a drink and raffle ticket. Pupus will also be available. Fundraiser profits will...