Removing Praxis Math for Recruitment
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Senator Dwayne T.D. San Nicolas introduced Bill 282-37, which aims to eliminate the Praxis mathematics requirement from the Guam initial educator certificate. He argues that this change would help alleviate the shortage of certified...
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.
DODEA School Bus Drivers Enjoy New and Improved Contract
The Guam Federation of Teachers has just completed the negotiation and ratification of a new and improved COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (cba) for DODEA School Bus drivers. The new contract will remain in effect until June 30, 2024 The new contract requires the...
Nurse Pay Not Budgeted in FY2022
Governor Leon Guerrero approved a 15% increase in base salary with differential pay ranging from 10% to 25% in June, the Department of Administration emphasized that the fiscal impact must be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2022 and subsequent budgets. DOA estimated...
Welcome Back SY2021-2022
Educators have just been through the second-most challenging year of their professional lives. What’s the most challenging year? The one that starts this fall. Schools will face an enormous pressure to make up for lost time. Schools face staffing shortages with...
Metformin as False Positive
As you know another school year is rapidly approaching and at the beginning of every school year, drug testing of public employees can be expected. GFT Field Representatives have noticed that employees using the prescription medication Metformin to control their...
Letter to GPD/DOC
Although there has been no official announcement, we are hearing rumors circulating that the DOC will require all officers to be vaccinated for the coronavirus. This is to ensure that you aware of GFT’s opposition to any such requirement. Reason being, DOC is not...
GFT Entering Negotiations with GDOE for Teachers and Support Staff Employees
Letters the School Board and the Superintendent went out last week to commence negotiations on working conditions. If you are a GFT member who is interested in negotiating your working conditions, let us know as soon as possible at (671)735-4390 and tell us you are...
GFT Annual TB Skin Test August 7, 2021
Register for the GFT Annual TB Skin Test by Clicking Here Date: August 7, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Place: GFT Office The event is for GFT members and their immediate family only. Non-members may sign-up to become GFT members to qualify. Please...
High School Teacher Pay Comparison May 2020
Guam's average pay for teachers severely lags behind the national average, and it is getting further behind. The labor laws in Guam do not allow GFT to negotiate pay for teachers; instead, it is up to the Guam Legislature. In addition, the Guam Legislature pillaged...
Middle School Teacher Pay Comparison May 2020
Guam's average pay for teachers severely lags behind the national average, and it is getting further behind. The labor laws in Guam do not allow GFT to negotiate pay for teachers; instead, it is up to the Guam Legislature. In addition, the Guam Legislature pillaged...
Elementary School Teacher Pay Comparison May 2020
Guam's average pay for teachers severely lags behind the national average, and it is getting further behind. The labor laws in Guam do not allow GFT to negotiate pay for teachers; instead, it is up to the Guam Legislature. In addition, the Guam Legislature pillaged...
SY2021-2022 Calendar
On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the Guam Education Board approved the revised calendar for School Year 2021 - 2022. Should you have any inquiries, please contact your child's school or you may email the Interim PIO at matfranquez@gdoe.net. Download PDF Teacher start date:...
Nurse Pay Raise
Registered nurses in Guam will see a bump in pay reflected in their August 14, 2021 paycheck. Thanks to actions taken by Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, this campaign promise made to GFT and to the nurse membership is long overdue. The pay increase will be on the base...