Social Security Faireness Act
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, repeals two provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—that previously reduced Social Security benefits for public-sector...
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.
Practical Strategies for Alleviating Burnout in Various Occupations
Occupational burnout is a significant issue that affects professionals across various fields, leading to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. The book “First Aid for Teacher Burnout: How You Can Find Peace and...
GFT General Membership Meeting September 2024
Attention Members! The next General Membership meeting will be on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 6 PM at the GFT Event Hall in Mangilao. This event is open to all members, and refreshments/dinner will be provided. This is an opportunity to meet other union members...
Celebrate Labor Day 2024 With GFT
As we celebrate Labor Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank each of you for the vital work you do every day. Your dedication and hard work help keep our community running smoothly and make Guam a better place for all of us. To our Guam Department of...
Buckle Up, United Airlines Flight Attendants Vote to Strike!
This Labor Day, we reflect on the power of collective action and the unwavering spirit of workers standing together. Recently, United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, demonstrated the true meaning of solidarity....
GFT Annual TB Skin Test 2024
Registration Link: https://my.eventsframe.com/event/5e140ccd-92f8-4070-bd7c-3ccfd302b2ed NOTE: The software for scheduling is sending out a mismatched time based on the ticket you selected. Do not worry, we will be honoring the ticket time, not the mismatched time...
GFT-ALUTIIQ Bus Drivers’ Ratification
GFT-GFD CBA Ratification – Phase 2
Voting takes place June 3 to June 14, 2024 at your worksite. Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM See your GFT Representative for more information
GFT-GMHA CBA Ratification
The ratification vote for the GFT-GMHA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will take place at the GFT Office in Mangilao from Monday, May 20, 2024, to Friday, May 24, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:30PM. The CBA for GFT-GMHA covers RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Click here to view the...
GFT-GFD CBA for Ratification
Ratification of the first Guam firefighters, fire service specialists, and E911 medical dispatchers' collective bargaining agreement. Voting takes place at the GFT Union Office located in Mangilao from May 13, 2024, to May 24, 2024. Time for ratification is between...
General Membership Meeting on Friday, May 17, 2024
Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: GFT Event Hall
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...
Illegal Wage Garnishment by GDOE
Have you been impacted by an illegal wage garnishment? This is a critical issue that requires your immediate attention. GFT has recently become aware that the Department of Education (DOE) is asserting overpayment of salary and/or differential pay, affecting...