FERPA: AN UNINTENTIONAL VIOLATION
Distance learning is new to educators and students. Things in K-12 are done differently now and that can lead to unintentional violations of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Be sure you are aware of FERPA in order to avoid a violation. Avoid revealing 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.
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...
SUPPORT MEDICAL FUNDRAISER FOR FELLOW PORT MEMBERS JOSEPH PINAULA & FRANK LUJAN
Please support Port members, Joseph Pinaula and Frank Lujan, for a carwash fundraiser at the Port Authority of Guam next to the Port Police Office on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 8am – 12pm. Joseph Pinaula will need medical treatment for his heart condition...
STEWARD CONFERENCE
The second Steward Conference for the year has been set and the participation list is full. If you are a Steward and were not able to attend any of the trainings or if your worksite does not have a Steward and you are interested in becoming one, then please be...
ONWARD TICKETS FOR $10!
GFT Members can purchase tickets for the Onward Water Park for only $10 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...
DOE SUPPORT STAFF CONTRACT TO BE ADDRESSED AT NEXT BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION
Thank you to all the members who were able to show up at the Guam Education Board meeting last night at Upi Elementary school! During the public participation segment, GFT President, Tim Fedenko, and GFT Treasurer, James Lujan, spoke on the importance of moving...
TWO TEACHERS NEEDED TO DEVELOP CURRICULUM FOR OUTER ISLANDS OF CHUUK
Rotary of Guam is looking for a team, preferably 2 teachers, to develop a video/audio curriculum to teach English to kids in the outer islands of Chuuk State. If the team can identify the various programs/tapes/DVDs that, if presented in sequence, will give the...
ATTEND THE GEB MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22 AT UPI ELEM. 6PM
Show your support at the Guam Education Board meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Upi Elementary School at 6pm! Stay updated on the teachers' negotiations and the status of the support staff contract. It's important to continue a good working...