LAWSUIT UPDATE
On Tuesday, October 6, Attorneys of Razzano, Walsh, and Torres, P.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of Government of Guam employees who did not receive double pay during the emergency period. The press release on the lawsuit can be found here.
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.
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...
STEWARD CONFERENCE
GFT will be hosting a second Steward Conference at the end of the month. If you are interested in becoming a steward then this is a great opportunity to learn this leadership role. If you are currently a steward and were not able to attend the first...
TEACHERS’ COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SURVEY
Now that negotiation for the teachers’ collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is in progress, teachers have the opportunity to provide their input. A survey regarding the CBA has been distributed this week. Please return completed surveys to a union steward...
CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUR CONTRACT & ATTEND THE GUAM EDUCATION BOARD MEETING ON MONDAY, APRIL 7TH AT AGUEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL AT 6PM!
The last Guam Education Board meeting was a huge success as almost 200 GFT members came out and supported the teachers’ contract! Thanks to the collective voices of our members, the board voted to resume the negotiations for the teachers’...
GFT PREPARES FOR CWA GRIEVANCE STEP 4
We will be proceeding to Step 4 at the Civil Service Commission for the grievance on the Competitive Wage Act. So far seven schools have received a response from the DOE Superintendent but the grievance has not been resolved at this level. We are working...
GUAM AIR RESERVE 2/5K FUN RUN/WALK
The Guam Air Reserve Association is launching its "GET FIT Guam" program to give back to the community by promoting physical activity, starting with their GET FIT Guam 2k/5k Fun Run/Walk which is geared at raising funds for all 40 public schools. The...
DOE STEWARDS WORKING TOGETHER
DOE Union Stewards gathered in their monthly meeting to discuss the contract and issues that need to be addressed. Stewards had a great working meeting and gave good input to prepare for contract negotiations. There are about nine schools without a...