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.
SEARCHING FOR STEWARDS
GFT is currently looking for more members to step up and take on the role of being a Steward at their worksite. Stewards help recruit and keep members informed about union matters. Stewards play a crucial role in helping GFT grow and succeed. If you are interested in...
LEGAL ACTION UPDATE
GFT is still pursuing legal action against the Government of Guam for not properly compensating GovGuam employees who worked during the COVID Emergency period. Currently, GFT members from various agencies are meeting with our attorney and we are working to compile...
Black Lives Matter
GFT agrees with AFT: Black Lives Matter. "People of color in America are exhausted, and they’re terrified, and they have every right to be." You can read a statement from AFT regarding the killing of George Floyd, here.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020
To the class of 2020, GFT congratulates you. We know this year has presented a unique set of circumstances, but nevertheless, you made it! We wish you well with anything the future holds in store.
UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT
WE HEAR YOU AND WE SUPPORT YOU
Throughout this week, several legislative measures have been created in an attempt to fairly compensate Government of Guam employees who worked during the emergency period. Those bills, (357-35, 358-35, 359-35, 361-35) propose various methods of resolving the issue....
GFT SUPPORTS COVID HEROES FIGHTING FOR PAY
Tuesday, May 12, frontline workers and supporters who've worked to provide essential services throughout this pandemic rallied at the ITC intersection in Tamuning. Those who gathered wanted to make others aware of pay concerns for essential workers. Of the supporters,...
GU SELF STORAGE DISCOUNT
GU Self Storage is extending a 20% discount on for any size storage unit through September 2020. Not only is it just for teachers, the discount is for ALL GFT members!
MESSAGE FROM GFT PRESIDENT
We know many of you are frustrated and upset, but we want to make one thing clear: Guam Federation of Teachers does not condone strikes. We believe the only way to make and ensure change is through negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
GFT TAKING LEGAL ACTION
The Guam Federation of Teachers invites all essential employees and COVID heroes seeking to be properly paid for the work they performed during the emergency period to participate as a named plaintiffs in the GFT lawsuit against the Governor of Guam. Beginning,...
MAY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CANCELLED
GFT regrets to inform its members that the May General Membership meeting has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you at our September meeting.
GFT FIGHTING FOR DIFFERENTIAL PAY
We know many of you have various concerns during this time of uncertainty. GFT is currently embroiled in COVID-19 related matters. Most notably, is our effort to make sure that essential employees are properly compensated. Recently, GFT Field Representative, Robert...