DON’T WAIT TILL IT’S TOO LATE!
Anyone wishing to submit a membership application, please be sure to do so in a timely manner. If you are unable to make it to our office in Mangilao, completed membership applications (application form, payroll form [DOA members only], and AFT forms) can also be...
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.
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...
GFT STANDS BY DOE SUPPORT STAFF, GEB SHOULD MAKE NO MORE DELAYS
At the special Guam Education Board meeting on Wednesday, GFT DOE Chair and Board-Union representative, Doris Terlaje, questioned the Board’s decision to further delay the Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). For the past four years, the Board...
WIN RAFFLE PRIZES AT THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURS. NOVEMBER 13 AT THE GFT COMPOUND AT 6PM
There will be a General membership meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the GFT compound in Mangilao at 6pm. Updates on collective bargaining agreements, work site issues, upcoming trainings and committee events will be discussed. Members present at the meeting...
GEB SPECIAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT DOE CONFERENCE ROOM IN TIYAN AT 6PM
There will be a special Guam Education Board meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the DOE Conference room in Tiyan Building B at 6pm. The Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement will be on the agenda. We encourage all our members and most...
STEWARD TRAINING CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Members have a great opportunity to learn how to lead their work sites at the Steward Training Conference on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Stewards will receive the tools and resources to effectively represent their members. If you are interested in becoming a...
PORT MANAGEMENT & GUAM EDUCATION BOARD GIVE ALL TRICKS & NO TREATS FOR OUR WORKERS
After years of being silenced from their rights of having a voice in their working conditions, rights that were given to them through the Public Employee Management Relations Act, our Port workers and DOE support staff continue to serve our island and our children...
FIND OUT HOW YOUR GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES WILL ADDRESS WORKER ISSUES!
GFT President Tim Fedenko sent five questions from the COPE committee, pertaining to current worker issues, to both gubernatorial teams, giving them the opportunity to state their agenda in addressing these issues. Both election teams were given the questions on...