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.
MEDICAL FUNDRAISER FRIDAY, MAY 24
GFT - ALUTIIQ Vice-Chair, Ed Quintanilla, will be having a medical fundraiser on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 6 - 10pm at Club Icon in Tumon. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. Please come by and support!
GDOE ‘YES’ SURVEY
GDOE teachers, staff, parents and students are all encouraged to complete the 2019 Year End School ('YES') Survey. The first 'YES' survey was launched in 2017 and was helpful for school administrators. The survey will be anonymous and individual responses will be...
HAPPY NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK
Nurses, staff and administrators at the GMHA Skilled Nursing Unit celebrated National Hospital Week at their luncheon. The unit provides patients with long-term rehabilitative care. Take the time to thank all the dedicated nurses, doctors and hospital staff for their...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: MONDAY, MAY 13
The next General Membership meeting will be on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6pm at the UOG – SBPA Building, multipurpose room #129. Members are encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, current issues and concerns, union news, upcoming events...
SUMMER READING
Keep your K-12 students reading all summer long with this best-of reading collection. From book lists to engaging literacy activities for all ages, abilities and background, this curated Share My Lesson collection is one you can use to help students avoid the "summer...
JUDGE LAMORENA TO HEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE
At the court hearing last Monday, Judge Lamorena agreed and confirmed to take on the Law Enforcement Retirement case. GFT had filed a Writ of Mandate against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for erroneous calculations of retirement earnings for officers who...
THERE’S A DISCONNECT BETWEEN TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS
A growing body of research confirms what AFT educators have known all along: Students are the real beneficiaries when teachers have real professional input and latitude. But a new report from the Rand Corp. finds that the majority of principals surveyed believe...
DONATE TO AFT MEMBERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE MICHAEL
By now you’ve seen the devastation that Hurricane Michael left in its wake. Many communities still stranded without power, while others were totally wiped out. We’ve reached out to members in the area to make sure everyone is safe, and are in contact with local union...
TELL THE WORLD YOU’RE STICKING WITH YOUR UNION!
At a time when labor is under fire more than ever, union members took to the streets of Philadelphia to show the world that #UNIONSUNITED can make a powerful statement. Watch as thousands of union families gather for the 2018 Philadelphia Labor Day Parade & Family...
THIS UNION HAS A RADICAL PLAN TO SAVE ITSELF: GET TO KNOW ITS MEMBERS AGAIN
In late July, the two public school teachers were crisscrossing Peoria in Innis’ SUV, working their way through a list of fellow educators. Their task was simple: Talk to the teachers about their schools and their concerns. Let them know about an upcoming contract...
HONORING THE SACRIFICES OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND RECOVERY WORKERS
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 caused more law enforcement line of duty deaths than any other single incident in American history. Out of the 2,996 deaths, 412 were emergency workers in New York City who responded to the World Trade Center. Let us share...
STRONG UNIONS BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Wednesday (6/27/18) that government workers who choose not to join a union cannot be charged for the cost of collective bargaining. The case centered on what are known as fair-share or agency fees. In the United States, a union...