GDOE HIGH SCHOOL START TIMES
GDOE has decided to let school communities vote on schedules for high schools during virtual instruction. Teachers should have received a survey this week via their GDOE email. If you did not receive one, please contact your leadership team.
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 GIVES OVER 900 BOOKS TO CHILDREN AT FINEGAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
GFT launched a successful First Book program in a special ceremony at Finegayan Elementary school in collaboration with the Department of Education! Over 900 books given to every child at the school. This is the first of many more book presentations for the rest...
GFT PROMOTES FIRST BOOK LAUNCH
GFT staff representatives, Joleen Castro and Irish Olivares, with Hit Radio 100 DJ Ronnie Perez after a great in-studio interview promoting the launch of FirstBook. GFT in collaboration with DOE has chosen Finegayan Elementary School to receive the first set of books...
TEACHER MEMBERS DISCUSS NEW PTEP
The GFT evaluation committee clarified concerns regarding the new PTEP at last night’s General membership meeting. The committee explained the process of how the PTEP was designed and the improvements that were made from the schools that piloted the program this...
PORT MEMBERS SPEAK OUT ON BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS
Port workers are currently working in unsafe and possibly deadly conditions with no communication from its management on any safety briefing of the black widow spiders that has invaded our island as a result of mismanaged protocol at the Port. When Port...
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RUMMAGE SALE MAY 24
Please support the Habitat for Humanity on May 24, 2014 at the St. John’s Parish Hall from 7:30 – 10am. Donations and volunteers are also needed. If you would like to assist, you may call 647-4667 or 565-6480.
$6 ONWARD TICKETS GOOD UNTIL SUNDAY!
GFT Members can purchase tickets for the Onward Water Park for only $6 each! Come by the GFT Office in Mangilao Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm to purchase tickets. Tickets expire on May 11, 2014. For more information contact the office at 735-4390.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURS. MAY 8 AT GFT 6PM
GFT members can stay updated on their collective bargaining agreements, worksite issues and union activities and events at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the GFT compound in Mangilao at 6pm. Members are highly encouraged to attend the...
ONWARD TICKETS NOW FOR $8!
GFT Members can purchase tickets for the Onward Water Park for only $8 each! Come by the GFT Office in Mangilao Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm to purchase tickets. Tickets expire on May 11, 2014. For more information contact the office at 735-4390.
MEMBERSHIP INPUT ON TEACHER FACULTY MEETINGS
The contract language on faculty meetings in the Teachers’ collective bargaining agreement was discussed at the Stewards meeting. Stewards would like to receive input from members at the General Membership meeting on Thursday, May 8th regarding this...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMER SCHEDULE
GFT will be offering Beginning Reading Instruction for 3 Graduate Credits from the University of San Diego. The course will cover the most effective strategies for teaching beginning reading and emphasizes on helping students develop phonemic awareness,...
INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE FOR ALL GOVGUAM EMPLOYEES
There will be an Intermediate ICS (Incident Command System) course, ICS 300, available from May 12 - 16, 2014 from 8am – 5pm. All GovGuam employees who have completed ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses are eligible to attend. Employees interested in...
FORM A TEAM FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY QUIZ NITE ON FRIDAY, MAY 2ND
Habitat for Humanity of Guam is presenting Quiz Nite on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Pacific Star Resort & Spa. If you are interested in forming a team, there is a $300 fee for a team of six ($50 per person) which includes dinner, prizes and a whole lot of...