Upholding Fair Hiring Practices: A Union’s Standpoint on GDOL’s Compliance Findings and Member Experiences
In the wake of the Guam Department of Labor's (GDOL) recent findings that nearly half of the inspected employers are noncompliant with the Fair Chances Hiring Process Act (FCHPA), the role of unions in advocating for fair hiring practices comes into sharper focus. The...
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’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.
15TH ANNUAL TB TEST
GFT will be hosting its annual TB testing on August 8th at the GFT Office in Mangilao. For the safety of our members, testing will be conducted by LAST NAME. The schedule is as follows: A-F: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. G-L: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM M-R: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM S-Z:...
ALUTIIQ CONTRACT RATIFICATION
Alutiiq contract negotiations have wrapped up and it's now time for all active GFT Alutiiq members to vote on ratification. Monday, June 29, members are asked to come to the GFT Office in Mangilao to vote on the contract. A draft has been emailed to members, but if...
GDOE TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Guam Department of Education has announced 16 openings for Cycle Two of the GDOE Internship Program for high school seniors. Incoming seniors enrolled in a GDOE high school are eligible to apply for the opportunity to gain work experience and earn up to $1,100....