14th Annual GFT Convention
The 14th Annual GFT Annual Convention kicks off this year at the UOG SBPA Building, Room 129 on 6:00PM Saturday, March 18, 2023. This FREE event is open to all GFT members. This is an informal event to recognize involved GFT members such as shop stewards, committee...
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.
Mary Jean Vigilante wins GFT Treasurer
GFT would like to congratulate Mary Jean Vigilante on winning the election for Treasurer. Vigilante currently teaches Math at Oceanview Middle School. She also serves as John Hopkins Talent Development Site Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, Instructional coach,...
GFT T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNERS SELECTED
The winners from the GFT t-shirt contest have been selected. 1st place: Lucia Atienza- George Washington High School 2nd place: Ivory Usana- Tiyan High School 3rd place: Leonilyn Matsunanga- Tiyan High School The winning t-shirt design will be unveiled at the GFT 13th...
SBG TEACHERS SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE
The survey for teachers on Standards-Based Grading (SBG) will be available to teachers until Friday, March 6. The intent of the survey is to gauge the level of acceptance amongst teachers to better inform the Guam Education Board and GDOE administrators in planning...
SUPERINTENDENT & EDUCATION BOARD FIGHT FOR MORE FUNDING
Guam Superintendent of Education Jon Fernandez and the Guam Education Board (GEB) are advocating in the legislature for more funding. In a meeting Friday, February 21, Superintendent Fernandez and the GEB presented the Fiscal Year 2021 budget to the Guam Legislature....
GUAM EDUCATION BOARD APPROVES 173 SCHOOL DAY CALENDAR
In a meeting Tuesday, February 18, the Guam Education Board voted to adopt the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school year calendars. In accordance with Public Law 31-019, the approved school calendars are inclusive of 173 School Days, 2 Teacher Work Days, 2 Parent-Teacher...
Meet the Candidates
For the GFT 2020 At Large Election, there are two candidates vying for Treasurer: Lisa Mosher and Mary Jean Vigilante. Below are their statements of candidacy. Lisa Mosher Hafa Adai! My name is Lisa M. Mosher. I have been employed with GDOE for multiple teaching,...
GFT 2020 Election
The GFT At-Large Election will take place Friday, February 28, 2020. The candidates for the Treasurer position are Lisa Mosher and Mary Jean Vigilante. Candidate information can be found at gftunion.com. In order to vote, you must be a member in good standing on or...
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW
Gone are the old laws regarding Workers’ Compensation. On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Public Law 35-65 and Public Law 35-66 were signed into effect by Acting Governor Joshua Tenorio. The laws, both written by Senator Regine Biscoe Lee, will strengthen and modernize...
SAVE THE DATE: GFT’S 13TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
GFT's 13th Annual Convention will be held at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6pm. Please email thelma@gftunion.com or contact the GFT Office at 735-4390 to RSVP. The event is free for members!
PORT AUTHORITY NOW HAS FIRST EVER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
After more than a decade of negotiating, GFT port members now have their first ever collective bargaining agreement. Effective as of January 20,2020, the CBA covers work hours, scheduling, hazard pay, and various areas of the employee working conditions for all Port...
GDOE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PILOT PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Prekindergarten is returning to GDOE schools. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, The Guam Department of Education will have pre-K classes at the following elementary schools: Finegayan Elementary School: 632-9364 J.Q. San Miquel Elementary School: 477-9368 Lyndon...
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION VICTORY IN THE LEGISLATURE
On Tuesday, February 4, the Guam Legislature voted to improve Workers' Compensation. For the first time in 30 years, payment rates will increase. The Bill, 200-35 (COR), proposed by Senator Regine Biscoe Lee, makes the following changes: Sets the minimum weekly...