GFT-GDOE TELEWORKING CONCERNS
As many of you know, GFT's President and Vice-President have been working with GDOE to bring forth teacher concerns regarding teleworking during this pandemic. Here are some things that have been discussed: Issues with hard copy curriculum Grading criteria for online...
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.
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...
TEACHERS STAND UP FOR CONTRACT; BOARD VOTES TO RESUME NEGOTIATIONS
Tonight, almost 200 GFT members were present at the DOE Board meeting supporting their union and the Teachers’ and Support Staff contract. Teachers, support staff and community supporters spoke during the Public Participation segment of the meeting and reminded...
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AT THE DOE BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY 3-25-14 AT JOSE RIOS MIDDLE SCHOOL 6PM
Support your teachers, support staff and children at the DOE Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Jose Rios Middle School! The meeting begins at 6pm but if you would like to speak during the Public Participation segment then sign up begins at 5:30pm. T-shirts...
RANDI WEINGARTEN SUPPORTS GFT MEMBERS
AFT President Randi Weingarten reaches out to members at GFT’s 7th Annual Convention held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 in a video message. Weingarten recognizes the challenges on Guam having a high unemployment rate, underfunded schools and attacks on...
TEACHERS AT STEP 3 ON CWA GRIEVANCE
Many teachers who have started the grievance process on the implementation of Competitive Wage Act are receiving responses to Step 2 and will be submitting Step 3 to the Superintendent. Teachers must keep in mind of the deadlines to submit responses. ...
DEADLINE TO RSVP FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION IS TODAY
Please contact the GFT Office today by 5pm to RSVP for the 7th Annual Convention this Saturday, March 15th at the Marriott Resort Guam at 6pm.
CALCULATE YOUR HAY PAY
To calculate movement in steps, follow these instructions: Step 1: Find your gross pay per paycheck prior to 02/08/14 (example: Mrs. Sanchez looks at a paycheck from January 2014 and notices she made $1,878.73 gross per check) Step 2: Multiply the gross amount by your...