GFT 2020 Election
The GFT At-Large Election will take place Friday, February 28, 2020. The candidates for the Treasurer position are Lisa Mosher and Mary Jean Vigilante. Candidate information can be found at gftunion.com. In order to vote, you must be a member in good standing on or...
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.
MEET PINA: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Meet our munchkin Pina, she is absolutely sweet. Pina is very kind and would not hurt a fly. She brightens your day whenever you are with her! There is no way you can turn her down once you get to know her. See Pina today at G.A.I.N. and I guarantee you she will win...
MEET KIA: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Meet our lovely Kia, she is such a sweetheart! She may look big but she is young at heart! She is crazy for belly rubs, people, and love. Nothing would make her happier than to see you playing with her. See Kia today at G.A.I.N. and change her life!
BUILDING OUR STEWARD NETWORK
One of GFT’s goals this year is to develop a strong Steward network to build a united, organized and involved membership at the worksites. Keeping our members active and involved will help address problems and prevent these problems from occurring...
CONTINUED WORK SITE VISITS
GFT staff is almost complete with the first round of work site visits at all DOE schools. Teachers and support staff have expressed many concerns regarding the contract, grievances, class coverage, and job duties. All the issues and concerns brought forth from...
AFT PRESIDENT ARRESTED FOR OUR SCHOOLS
AFT President Randi Weingarten was arrested along with other protestors in Philadelphia for engaging in civil disobedience protesting on the proposed public school closures. Mayor Nutter and the School Reform Commission want to close 29 public schools! ...
BANK OF GUAM & GUAM CANCER CARE IFIT 5K RUN SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH
Support the Bank of Guam and Guam Cancer Care IFIT 5K RUN tomorrow, March 9th at the Bank of Guam Headquarters in Hagatna.
REGISTRATION FOR ER&D CLASS: MANAGING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR STILL OPEN
ER&D class, Managing Anti-social Behavior ,scheduled to begin on Monday, March 4th has been postponed until further notice. Interested participants may still register for the class at the GFT Office. For more information you may contact the office at...
GFT PRESERVATION SOCIETY UNCOVERS 1977 GUAM DAILY NEWS ARTICLE: AIDES TO GET CONTRACTS
On December 6, 1977, the Daily News staff published an article stating “The contract for 200 cafeteria workers should be completed by Thursday, Robert Hartsock, Guam Federation of Teachers executive director, said yesterday. GFT is the union representing the...
GFT WILL CONTINUE PUSHING FOR TEACHERS’ & SUPPORT STAFF CONTRACT
At the DOE Board meeting held on Wednesday, February 27th at Talofofo Elementary School, President Tim Fedenko brought up specific issues for the board to address: approving the school calendar, signing the support staff contract and officially re-opening the...
POWERFUL PRESENCE AT DOE BOARD MEETING
GFT members from all units, not just teachers, were present at the board meeting held on Wednesday. For the first time in almost two years, the board meeting took place in the evening where more stakeholders were able to hear concerns and stayed updated with the...
CBA CORNER: DID YOU KNOW?
Thanks to the contract, teachers have input in developing the School Calendar. According to Article 6.A.2. School Calendar: A joint committee appointed by the President of the Union and the GEPB shall be formed to study and recommend a school calendar(s) to the...
GUAM DEFENSIVE DRIVING & SAFETY TRAINING FOR GFT MEMBERS & FAMILY: TRAINING ON MARCH 23, 2013!
The Guam Public Safety Educators (GPSE) will be offering a Defensive Driving & Safety Training for members at a discounted rate of $40 on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Upon attending the course, members will receive a National Certificate that will allow them to...