SUMMER READING
Keep your K-12 students reading all summer long with this best-of reading collection. From book lists to engaging literacy activities for all ages, abilities and background, this curated Share My Lesson collection is one you can use to help students avoid the "summer...
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.
REGISTRATION FOR EDUCATORS’ RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES IS NOW OPEN
The Educators’ Rights and Responsibilities Professional Development course will be available for GFT members only starting on November 17, 2011 to February 16, 2012. This course will provide a broad overall view of educators’ rights at the...
TEACHERS AND PARENTS WELCOME TO ATTEND THE NEGOTIATION MEETING ON MONDAY 4PM @ THE DOE CONFERENCE ROOM
The teacher negotiation meetings will be held every Monday at the DOE Conference room 4pm to 6pm. Teachers and parents are highly encouraged to take part in the negotiation process by attending the meetings. For more updates on the negotiations, visit the...
REVISED SCHEDULE FOR FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING COURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK
There will be a new start date for the Foundations of Effective Teaching Course. A new schedule will be available next week. Be on the lookout for the revised schedule in the eUpdate and the GFT website. You may contact the GFT Office #735-4390 for...
ELECTRICAL WORKERS COMPLETE LARGEST SOLAR INSTALLATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C., METRO AREA
“As big as a football field”—the phrase that describes something really big takes on new meaning after members of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 26 helped FedEx Field “go green.” Union members equipped FedEx Field, home of the...
WIN A PRIZE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR “I MAKE A DIFERENCE†VIDEO CLIP!
Each and every one of you makes a difference in your job every day. Whether you are a teacher, school aide, bus driver, dock worker, nurse, office clerk, maintenance worker, police officer or fire fighter, you do incredible work that many times go unnoticed....
TEACHER NEGOTIATION MEETINGS EVERY MONDAY 4PM @ THE DOE CONFERENCE ROOM
For more updates on teacher negotiations, visit the Teachers’ Negotiations campaign page on the GFT website
STEELWORKERS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT, END 11-MONTH LOCKOUT—AND MORE BARGAINING NEWS
USW, U.S. Steel: In Canada, members of USW Local 1005 ratified a new contract, ending an 11-month lockout by U.S. Steel. The pact, covering some 750 workers, will run until Oct. 15, 2014. ILWU, Pacific Northwest Grain Elevator Operators: International...
TAKE PART IN YOUR CONTRACT AT THE TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS TODAY, 4:00PM AT DOE BOARD ROOM
After a huge victory for teachers and parents at last week’s GEB (Guam Education Board) meeting, the current teachers’ contract is finally extended until August 2012 and negotiations resume today. The GEB Team suggests beginning negotiations with a...
FOUNDATIONS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
Foundations of Effective Teaching I is a course that focuses on classroom management and teaching techniques. Teachers will be able to apply these techniques in their classrooms as part of the credit hours. If you are interested in taking this...
GFT’S CHAMORRO PHRASE OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEARN CHAMORRO:
Pot fabot kuentos ladespasio (Please speak slowly)
MEET TILLY: GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Tilly is a smiler! She's a friendly girl who will love you unconditionally! Tilly is a red Sam Fluffer with a big, swishy tail. See Tilly at the shelter today! Call GAIN for more info
MEET GARY: GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Gary has a big imagination! He'll turn anything into a fun game! Gary is a white and grey kitten with a playful little attitude! Join him for a game at GAIN today! Call GAIN for more info