General Membership Meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023
GFT General Membership Meeting November 27, 2023 at 6 PM UOG SBPA Room 129
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.
GFT OFFICE TO REOPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Beginning Monday, October 5, the GFT staff will be back in the office at 25% capacity. Should any member or prospective member need assistance, please call the office at 735-4390 to schedule an appointment. Entry into the building is only permitted if you have an...
GFT-GDOE TELEWORKING CONCERNS
As many of you know, GFT's President and Vice-President have been working with GDOE to bring forth teacher concerns regarding teleworking during this pandemic. Here are some things that have been discussed: Issues with hard copy curriculum Grading criteria for online...
GEB CANDIDATE CONTACT INFORMATION
GFT's COPE (Committee on Political Action) is looking to reach out to candidates running to serve on the Guam Education Board. COPE would like to send them a list of questions with the intention of deciding if there is a candidate to endorse based on how their ideals...
GFT’S STANCE ON BILL 239-35
The Guam Legislature held a hearing on Bill 239-35, a bill that would seek to bring more off island nurses to Guam and in turn potentially create an exodus of nurses here on Guam to the States. GFT stands against this bill as it has the potential to hurt our nurses...
COVID ALERT APP
On behalf of GFT, we are proud to support the Guam Department of Public Health's new app to help stop COVID-19 in Guam. Add your phone to the COVID fight and protect your community while protecting your privacy. Download Guam Covid Alert for free in the App Store and...
GWA CBA RATIFICATION
The Guam Waterworks Authority Collective Bargaining was unanimously ratified by GWA members. The CBA is now awaiting signatures and approval from management. We will continue to update members on the status of the CBA.
GFT MEMBERSHIP CARDS
New GFT membership cards are available for pickup at the GFT Office. Be sure to stop by to receive yours. Stewards are also encouraged to pick up membership cards for their worksite. If you have not received yours, please contact membership@gftunion.com
GFT OFFICE TO CLOSE
With the Governor's announcement to return to PCOR1, the GFT Office will be closed starting Monday, August 17. Should you need assistance, staff members can be reached by email. Robert Koss- rkoss@gftunion.com Joanie LaVille- jlaville@gftunion.com Toneshia Harris-...
New Membership Benefit
GFT is excited to announce that it has partnered with Coffee Slut to add a new benefit for members. Members will be rewarded $1 off a coffee when they present their membership card. Enjoy!
GUAM WATERWORKS AUTHORITY CBA RATIFICATION
Contract negotiations between GWA and GFT have wrapped up and a Collective Bargaining Agreement has been drafted. All GWA members who are in good standing and are eligible are asked to vote on whether or not to ratify the CBA. Voting will take place Wednesday, August...
COPY PAPER SALE
Graphic Center & Island Color & Copy are having a Back to School sale on copy paper. Cases are $15 each and include 5 reams of paper. To order call 648-2679 or email sales@islandcopy.com.
GFT-CUSTOMS AND QUARANTINE NEGOTIATIONS
GFT will be holding a negotiations meetings with members of the Customs and Quarantine members on Monday, July 27 at 9 am at the GFT Office in Mangilao.