GRIEVANCES AND FIELD REPRESENTATIVE MEETINGS
Out of respect for our members, Executive Council and Staff, our Field Reps are asking that members who need to file a grievance or speak with them, please schedule an appointment. To do so, please visit the Contact page on the GFT website and complete the inquiry...
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 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...
COMMUNITY SUPPORTS PORT WORKERS AND THEIR CBA
Teachers, support staff, bus drivers and private-sector workers gathered in Hagatna waving in support of Port workers who are still waiting for their collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The GFT-Port CBA has been signed and ratified by GFT and the Port Board of...
PLEASE HELP MEMBER ELWIN QUITANO
Fellow member, Elwin Quitano of DOE, is in need of sick leave sharing as he will be receiving medical treatment off-island. If you would like to share some of your sick leave, then please contact the office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly appreciated.
GUAM EDUCATION BOARD MEETING ON MON. OCT. 27 AT 6PM AT DOE CONFERENCE ROOM
Members are highly encouraged to attend the Guam Education Board meeting on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 6pm at the DOE conference room in Tiyan, Building B. Stay informed of important information regarding our public schools by attending the meeting.
DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR GFT MEMBERSHIP CARD?
Membership cards for new members and those who have requested for a replacement have been sent out earlier this month. Please contact the office if you have not received your card or would like a replacement.
BE A LEADER IN YOUR UNION
Members have a great opportunity to learn how to lead their work sites at the Steward Training Conference next month. New stewards will receive the tools and resources to effectively represent their members. Current stewards who did not attend the conference earlier...
DISNEY CONCERT ON GUAM! SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS OF THE GUAM SYMPHONY!
The Guam Symphony will be holding a concert with our favorite Disney songs this Saturday, October 18 at 7pm and Sunday, October 19 at 3pm at the Southern High School auditorium. Tickets are available at Faith Bookstore or at the door. Come out for this...