NURSING UPDATE
As a result of GFT and GDOE meetings regarding nursing concerns, Lieutenant Governor Tenorio and the Department of Health and Human Services Leadership discussed the follow changes regarding GDOE School Health Counselors who are nine month employees: Lt. Governor...
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.
DOE TEACHERS’ NEGOTIATION MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 11
The next negotiation meeting for the Teachers’ collective bargaining agreement is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2014. Both parties will present a list of priorities to discuss. GFT will be compiling its list based on input from teachers...
DPW NEGOTIATION MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY
The negotiation meeting scheduled this week for DPW bus drivers was rescheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2014. The last three articles and appendix are the pending items in discussion.
AFT SCHOOL CALENDARS ARE IN!
AFT Calendars for school year 2014 – 2015 are available! Stewards can make arrangements to pick up the calendars by contacting the office at 735-4390. If your school does not have a steward, then please contact the office or email...
GFT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT THE GFT COMPOUND 6PM
There will be a General Membership meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the GFT Compound in Mangilao at 6pm. Members are encouraged to attend for important updates on collective bargaining agreements, current issues and upcoming events. Refreshments...
GFT AND GOVERNOR DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
GFT President, Tim Fedenko, and GFT Vice President, Sanjay Sharma, met with Governor Eddie Calvo this week to discuss the pending collective bargaining agreements for the Port Authority employees and the Department of Education Support Staff. Governor Calvo...
WIN WATER PARK TICKETS BY PARTICIPATING IN GFT’S LABOR DAY UNION PRIDE FACEBOOK CONTEST!
Wear any GFT T-shirt at the GovGuam Labor Day picnic this Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Ypao Beach and take a photo wearing the shirt and post on the GFT facebook page for a chance to win Onward Water Park tickets! We encourage all our members to visit their...
DOE TEACHERS’ CBA GROUND RULES SIGNED!
DOE Superintendent, Jon Fernandez, and GFT President, Tim Fedenko, signed off and approved the Ground rules on Thursday, August 28, 2014 for the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Negotiations on the articles of the CBA will begin on...
ROME RESEARCH GFT MEMBERS WIN ANOTHER CBA!
GFT members of Rome Research have another ratified and signed collective bargaining agreement! Our members monitor satellite communications for the Navy Base. They were able to negotiate another pay increase and were able to increase their annual leave. ...
GROUND RULES PROPOSED AT DOE TEACHERS’ NEGOTIATION MEETING
DOE and GFT both proposed ground rules at their first teachers’ negotiations meeting in July and will be combining ground rules that both parties agree on. The next negotiations meeting will be on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Members will be regularly...
DPW BUS DRIVERS’ NEGOTIATION: 2 MORE ARTICLES COMPLETED!
GFT and DPW negotiation teams were able to complete discussions on three articles at the negotiation meeting this past Thursday, August 21, 2014. The articles covered Hours of Work, Overtime and Premium Pay, Leave Policies and Committees. They will hold...
GUAM EDUCATION BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 AT THE CONFERENCE ROOM IN TIYAN 6PM
GFT members are encouraged to attend the next Guam Education Board meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the DOE Conference Room in Tiyan (Building B) at 6pm. You may view a copy of the agenda on the Guam Education Board website.
CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM GFT’S TB TESTING & HEALTH FAIR ON FACEBOOK!
GFT's 9th Annual TB Testing and 2nd Annual Health Fair was a good turn-out with great health and fitness information for everyone! You can check out some photos from the event on the GFT facebook page. TB readings will be available at the GFT office...