Addressing the Challenges Facing Our Schools
I have been deeply engaged in the discussions surrounding the potential decommissioning of our schools. After attending numerous data-gathering meetings over the past year, I am left with more questions than answers. The most pressing concern is the specter of...
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-GFD CBA Ratification – Phase 2
Voting takes place June 3 to June 14, 2024 at your worksite. Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM See your GFT Representative for more information
GFT-GMHA CBA Ratification
The ratification vote for the GFT-GMHA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will take place at the GFT Office in Mangilao from Monday, May 20, 2024, to Friday, May 24, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:30PM. The CBA for GFT-GMHA covers RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Click here to view the...
GFT-GFD CBA for Ratification
Ratification of the first Guam firefighters, fire service specialists, and E911 medical dispatchers' collective bargaining agreement. Voting takes place at the GFT Union Office located in Mangilao from May 13, 2024, to May 24, 2024. Time for ratification is between...
General Membership Meeting on Friday, May 17, 2024
Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Location: GFT Event Hall
Removing Praxis Math for Recruitment
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Senator Dwayne T.D. San Nicolas introduced Bill 282-37, which aims to eliminate the Praxis mathematics requirement from the Guam initial educator certificate. He argues that this change would help alleviate the shortage of certified...
Illegal Wage Garnishment by GDOE
Have you been impacted by an illegal wage garnishment? This is a critical issue that requires your immediate attention. GFT has recently become aware that the Department of Education (DOE) is asserting overpayment of salary and/or differential pay, affecting...
New Overtime Rules
A new regulation has been finalized by the U.S. Department of Labor that expands who is eligible for overtime pay. The overtime threshold hasn’t been properly updated for nearly 50 years, leaving millions of workers without basic overtime protections. Under the new...
General Membership Meeting February 26, 2024, 6:00 PM @ GFT Union Hall
GFT Union Officers Election 2024
February 23, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the GFT Office (Mangilao). Contested Seats GDOE Teachers' Chairperson Uncontested Seats GDOE Teachers' Vice-Chairperson: Joanie La Ville GDOE Recorder: Francisca Blanco GCC Support Staff Chairperson: Kenneth Bautista...
Why Staying in Our Union is the Smart Choice for You
In this ever-evolving world of work, the importance of being part of a strong and supportive union cannot be overstated. As your union, we are here to remind you of the incredible benefits that come with your continued membership. Among these, one standout advantage...
Upholding Fair Hiring Practices: A Union’s Standpoint on GDOL’s Compliance Findings and Member Experiences
In the wake of the Guam Department of Labor's (GDOL) recent findings that nearly half of the inspected employers are noncompliant with the Fair Chances Hiring Process Act (FCHPA), the role of unions in advocating for fair hiring practices comes into sharper focus. The...
Celebrating Thanksgiving with Gratitude – A Message to GFT Union Members
As Thanksgiving approaches, bringing with it a much-anticipated 4-day weekend, we at the Guam Federation of Teachers (GFT) are eager to express our deep gratitude and best wishes to every member. This festive season is a perfect time to acknowledge our shared...