GFT OFFICE TO REOPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Beginning Monday, October 5, the GFT staff will be back in the office at 25% capacity. Should any member or prospective member need assistance, please call the office at 735-4390 to schedule an appointment. Entry into the building is only permitted if you have an...
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.
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...
GO SOLAR FOR ZERO MONEY DOWN!
GFT has partnered with local company, Micronesia Renewable Energy, Inc. to provide GFT members and their families a very special offer. With zero upfront cost to you, the homeowner, Micronesia Renewable Energy, Inc. will install a solar energy system on your...
DODEA BUS DRIVERS PREPARE FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
DODEA bus driver members have been meeting to discuss their contract in preparation for negotiations. The bus drivers are scheduled to start negotiations in the next couple of months. Since its recognition with GFT, the bus drivers were able to improve...
GO SOLAR FOR ZERO MONEY DOWN!
GFT has partnered with local company, Micronesia Renewable Energy, Inc. to provide GFT members and their families a very special offer. With zero upfront cost to you, the homeowner, Micronesia Renewable Energy, Inc. will install a solar energy system on your...
PROCLAMATION SIGNING & RESOLUTION PRESENTATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH & CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK
The Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Family Violence in conjunction with their partners will be having a Proclamation signing and Resolution presentation on April 1, 2014 at the Guam Community College Multi-purpose Auditorium at 10am. For more...
PREPARING FOR SAT10
Next week will be a long week for teachers and students as schools will be conducting the SAT10 testing. If any members are in need of pencils for their students, the GFT office will have pencils available (while supplies last). Here is a simple guide for...
OUTSTANDING MERIT BONUSES & INCREMENTS: GOVERNOR RESPONDS TO FERNANDEZ & FEDENKO
Superintendent Jon Fernandez and GFT President Tim Fedenko sent a joint letter to Governor Eddie Calvo requesting his assistance in remitting the outstanding meritorious bonus and salary increment payments owed to DOE teachers and support staff. Governor Calvo...