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 Waterworks, Guam Fire Department, Department of Public Health and Social Services Eligibility Specialists, Guam Port Authority, Department of Public Works Bus Drivers, and Alutiiq Bus Drivers. GFT is pursuing exclusive representation for Guam Police Department, Customs and Quarantine, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and the Department of Corrections.
GFT STEWARDS SHARE IDEAS AT ANNUAL TRAINING
Union Stewards at various work sites in GDOE, DPW, ALUTIIQ, GCC, DOC, Guam Customs and the Port Authority gathered at GFT's Annual Steward Training to learn more about their role as stewards and obtain the resources to effectively represent their members. Current...
17th ANNUAL STRIDES FOR THE CURE 2K/5K RUN OCTOBER 6
The Guam Cancer Care & Outrigger Beach Resort will be hosting the 17th Annual Strides for the Cure 2k/5k Run on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Chamorro Village. Showtime is 5:15am, Go Time is at 6am. If you would like to volunteer, you may sign up on this link:...
LAW ALLOWS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Bill 303-34, which removed provisions in the law prohibiting law enforcement officers from being represented by an employee organization, was passed by the legislature and has now lapsed into law. Guam's law enforcement officers can now obtain exclusive recognition by...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
There will be a General Membership Meeting on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the UOG-SBPA Building room #129 at 6pm. Please attend for important updates on Collective Bargaining Agreements, current issues, upcoming events, benefits and other union...
GFT REQUESTS CCU TO PROHIBIT GPA EMPLOYEE LAY-OFF
The Guam Power Authority served a notice of layoff to its employees informing of its intentions to eliminate eight positions impacted by the implementation of Smart Grid. Eight full-time, classified employees at the Guam Power Authority will be laid off, not due to...
BILL 303-34 AWAITING APPROVAL FROM GOVERNOR CALVO
Bill 303-34, introduced by Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas, removed provisions in the law that are currently prohibiting our law enforcement officers from being represented by employee organizations. Senator San Nicolas stated during the public hearing of the bill,...
MORE EDUCATORS ARE RUNNING FOR OFFICE
A spirit of activism is rising among educators across the country, and it's not just on picket lines: From Maine to California, Governing the States and Localities reports that many teachers are choosing to run for legislative seats. Fed up with poorly informed...
JANUS IS ABOUT UNDERMINING WORKERS WHO BENEFIT FROM UNIONS
In an amicus brief filed Friday in Janus v. AFSCME, which the U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider next month, the AFT argues that collective bargaining plays a vital role in improving public sector workplaces. The brief also notes that the anti-union plaintiff and...
UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: January 31
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.2 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 2,800 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. Learn more here...
SHARE MY LESSON’S TOP RESOURCES OF 2017
Educators can get a jump-start planning for the new year by exploring the most watched, read and downloaded Share My Lesson resources from this past year. A new best-of-2017 collection features can't-miss webinars, blogs, lessons, collections and more. Check it out...
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE AFT!
As we ring in 2018, the AFT has been reflecting on all the ways our locals, our state federations and our members were out in force in 2017—fighting budget cuts; privatization; austerity; and the attacks on workers, the middle class, the safety net, healthcare, and...
STRONG UNIONS, STRONGER COMMUNITIES
A new report looks at numerous case studies where members of labor unions have used their freedom to join strong unions and collective voice to fight for improvements that benefit all working families in communities throughout America. Learn more and download the...