BOOKWAVES LAUNCHES ON GUAM
GFT is pleased to announce that in conjunction with AFT, First Book, and the BookWaves Coalition, more than 40,000 free books will be distributed to students and children in Guam. The official announcement was made during a press conference Thursday morning. You can...
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’ 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...
GFT MEMBER MELANIE BLAS RECEIVES US EPA AWARD!
Melanie Blas, GFT member and teacher at Simon Sanchez High School, received the Presidential Innovation Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency at the White House this week. Blas has been teaching for the Guam Department of Education for about 17 years...
PORT HOLDS BACK CBA PROCESS
The GFT Port collective bargaining agreement (CBA) states in Article 2.J. "Shift workers will work a minimum of eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week. The Port will provide shift workers with schedules for two (2) week periods, and will do so two (2) weeks...
GFT 9TH ANNUAL TB TESTING & 2ND ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH AT THE AGANA SHOPPING CENTER FROM 10AM – 3PM!
GFT will be hosting its 9th annual free TB testing for members, their spouse and children and 2nd annual Health Fair in the center court of the Agana Shopping Center from 10:00am – 3:00pm! There will be booths from Moylan’s NetCare Life and Health...
JOIN A COMMITTEE TODAY!
Participate in your union and help make a difference by joining a committee today! GFT has various committees available for members to stay engaged with their union. Contact the GFT office at 735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com for more information ...
GEB MEETING ON THURSDAY, JULY 31 AT 6PM AT THE BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM IN TIYAN
Members are encouraged to attend the Guam Education Board meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the board conference room in Tiyan. Stay informed of important information on our public schools by attending the meeting.
PORT BOARD MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 AT 11:45AM AT THE PORT BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM
The next Port Authority Board of Directors meeting will be on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11:45am. Members are encouraged to attend the meeting to stay informed of the current Port operations.