GDOE Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed
We are pleased to inform you that a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been successfully negotiated and signed for GDOE Teachers. Here is a concise summary of some of the key provisions within the agreement: 1. Instructional Time Make-Up Days (2.A.3): 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.
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...
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...