2024 Guam Teacher of the Year Finalists
I am thrilled to share with you the wonderful news that three of our very own union members have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Guam Teacher of the Year award. Please join me in congratulating our union members Luke Tedtaotao, Dr. Aldrin Jay Cajigal, and...
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 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...
WINNING T-SHIRT DESIGN REVEALED
Here is the winning design for the GFT t-shirt design contest. It was created by Lucia Atienza, a student at George Washington High School. The winning design was picked by the Executive Council in March. The goal of the contest, was to create a design that...
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Protecting them from being exposed to COVID-19 is critically important so that they can continue to care for patients, avoid spreading the infection, and so that their own health is safeguarded. Nurses...
WE HEAR YOU & WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
We know many of you have various concerns during this time of certainty. Rest assured, GFT hears you and is here for you. GFT is encouraging all its COVID Heroes to continue forth with all the hard work and long hours in the most cooperative and safe way possible. GFT...
GDOE CLASSES CANCELLED
In a press release issued Monday, April 6, 2020, GDOE Superintendent Jon Fernandez announced the decision to close GDOE facilities and cancel classes for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This comes as COVID-19 continues to spread on Guam and health experts...
GDOE EXPANDS GRAB-N-GO MEAL PROGRAM
Beginning, Tuesday, March 31, the Guam Department of Education will expand its Grab-N-Go meal program. In addition to serving lunch, breakfast will also be available at no cost. Maria Ulloa Elementary has also been added as a meal distribution site. The meals will...
#ISTAYHOMEFOR CHALLENGE
We've heard the message from leaders and healthcare professionals from all over the world. Right now, it's critical to exercise social distancing and to stay home to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. In order to show support for island, essential employees, and to...