GDOE TO RESUME FACE TO FACE INSTRUCTION IN 2021
The Guam Education Board has unanimously approved plans to reopen Guam Department of Education (GDOE) schools in January 2021. Face-to-face instruction will begin on January 19, 2021 at the earliest. Online and hard copy classes will resume on January 4, 2021. The...
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.
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...
PORT MEMBERS WANT MANAGEMENT TO FOLLOW THE LAW
Port members have been waiting for their collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to be finalized and enforced since its ratification and approval by GFT members and the Port Authority Board of Directors in 2012. The CBA should have been forwarded to the Governor...
PORT DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER TELLS WORKERS TO STOP GRIEVANCES
Once again the voices of our Port workers are being silenced. At a special meeting in September, the Port Deputy General Manager asked workers to stop filing grievances and further intimidated them by using the current cases at the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for...
CONGRATULATIONS TO GFT MEMBER MAGPRO AWARD WINNERS!
Congratulations and job well done to GFT members who received the MagPro Award: Vincent Reyes, Employee of the Year Julietta Quinene, Supervisor of the Year Rose Castro, Inspiration and Encouragement Award Yoves Blas, Behind the Scenes Award
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S QUIZ NITE ON OCTOBER 24, 2014
If anyone is interested in forming a team and participating in Habitat for Humanity’s Quiz Nite then please call 565-6480 or 647-4667 or email habitat@guam.net. The event will be held on October 24, 2014 at the Pacific Star Resort and Spa. It will...
CWA GRIEVANCE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 3, 2015
The grievance hearing for the Competitive Wage Act is scheduled for March 3, 2015. Witness lists and exhibits will be submitted by February 3, 2015. GFT representatives will be contacting stewards or representatives from the various schools in preparation...
GEB DIRECTS DOE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADDRESS SUPPORT STAFF CBA WITH AG
GFT President, Tim Fedenko, urged the Guam Education Board members to move the collective bargaining process forward for DOE support staff as their collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has been idle for the past four years. The CBA has already been signed and...