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.
AFT ROBERT G. PORTER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members. Grants can be used for continuing education and also for implementing...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 AT 6PM
There will be a General Membership Meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6pm at the UOG-SBPA Building room #129. Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining, current issues and concerns, union news, upcoming events and the latest...
GUAM’S CASH MISMANAGEMENT CONTINUES, SENATORS CONTINUE TO SPEND
While majority of employees in the Government of Guam have their increments frozen this fiscal year, the actions from the elected senators in the 35th Guam Legislature have continued to forget them. As the Legislature completes its third week, several spending bills...
OPEN ENROLLMENT EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 14: LIFE INSURANCE/TAX FREE RETIREMENT INCOME/MEDICAL INCOME
GFT members have a great opportunity to receive life insurance, tax free retirement income, supplemental medical income and college fund benefits from United Financial Services! Open Enrollment at the GFT Office has been extended until February 14, 2019. For more...
A NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP
GFT Members, union leaders and representatives look forward to working with the appointments by the new administration. GFT hopes that together with the new leadership, we can improve the working conditions of our employees and the quality of life for working...
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SIRENA RUN/WALK
Support the CHamoru Language and Culture by registering today for the Learn CHamoru Project "Famokkat/Falagu CHamoru 2K-5K Sirena Run/Walk" to be held on February 23, 2019 at the CHamoru Village. Proceeds will not only support The Learn Chamoru Project but a portion...
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...
FREE COLLEGE BENEFIT
Members and their families can earn an Associate Degree with NO out-of-pocket cost with the Union Plus Free College Benefit. This is open to all members, including retirees, as well as their spouses/domestic partners, children, grandchildren, step-children,...
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...