CONGRATULATIONS 2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS
The Guam Department of Education and Foundation for Public Education has announced the 12 semi-finalists for the 2019 Teacher of the Year program. Candidates for Teacher of the Year are an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teachers in any...
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.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURS. SEPT 22 @ THE GFT COMPOUND 5:30PM
The next General Membership Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the GFT Compound 5:30pm. GFT Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining, issues at various agencies, upcoming events and other union...
ESTELLE CAROL WINS UCS POSTER CONTEST
Chicago illustrator Estelle Carol has won the Union Communication Services’ (UCS’s) “Unions Now More Than Ever” contest. She will receive a $500 prize for her winning entry. “Estelle’s striking graphic [at left] does a wonderful job...
UNION MEMBERS OF ROME RESEARCH WIN AN 8% PAY INCREASE IN NEW CONTRACT!
Our workers of Rome Research, who monitor satellite communications for the Navy Base, recently won a new contract with an 8% pay increase! Negotiations went very well, with both management and the union working together and agreeing on issues. With a new...
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL GFT LABOR DAY PICNIC!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2nd Annual GFT Labor Day Picnic this past Sunday! Our BBQ & Red Rice teams did an amazing job providing us with delicious food. Congratulations to the big winners of the day, Team Familia! We...
GFT NOTARY SERVICES
GFT’s Notary services will not be available for the month of September.
BIDEN: ONLY UNIONS CAN STOP MIDDLE-CLASS ONSLAUGHT
The union movement is in a fight for its life and the other side is determined to take away our right to exist, Vice President Joe Biden told a gathering of working families. Speaking at a Labor Day rally yesterday in Cincinnati, Biden said unions are the...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Sara is such a young girl, still a pup! She is so sweet and shy and gentle! She has a black and white coat and is very loving. Sara loves people and would make a wonderful family pet! Call GAIN for more info
GAIN’S CAT OF THE WEEK
Meet Luke! He is an adult orange tabby with a lot to give! His main goal in life is to get as close to you as possible! Luke is so silly and goofy too! He’s always up for a good joke and a lap to snuggle in! Stop by GAIN today and meet this goofball! Call...
DOE INVADES MED PRIVACY ILLEGALLY!!!
DOE’s EEO had issued a disability survey to DOE employees, which is in clear violation of federal law. President Matt Rector sent Interim Superintendent Taling Taitano a letter stating the union’s concern with this issue. Federal law...
GFT FILES 3 UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES AGAINST EDUCATION BOARD
GFT filed three (3) unfair labor practices (ULPs) against the Guam Education Policy Board regarding the following ssues: • Removal of President Matt Rector as the union’s representative on the Board. Read ULP • Refusal to negotiate with GFT...
A FEW MORE SLOTS STILL OPEN FOR BBQ & RED RICE CONTEST!
You still have time to register for the BBQ & Red Rice Contest. All participants will receive various prizes from Tango Theatres, Pat’s Tinting, Salon Paradis, Benson, New Kinney’s Restaurant, National Office Supply, Pizza Hut, Bestseller,...
GAIN’S DOG OF THE WEEK
Tony is a one of a kind boy! He’s very affectionate and attentive! Tony is an adult dog with a fluffy black and sable colored coat. He has a sweet and calm demeanor and would make a wonderful companion for any family! Stop by and meet Tony today! Call GAIN...