Government of Guam Health Insurance FY2024
The Government of Guam announces the FY24 Open Enrollment Period under a self-funded plan administered through a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) with Calvo's SelectCare and NetCare. If you are currently enrolled under GovGuam's medical and dental plans, the data will...
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 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...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10
There will be a GFT General Membership Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the UOG-SBPA Building, Multipurpose Room #129 at 6:00 p.m. Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, issues and concerns at the work sites,...
SBG SURVEY FOR TEACHERS PUSHED BACK
The survey for teachers on Standards-Based Grading (SBG) that GDOE and GFT have collaborated on will be implemented later this month or possibly by the Professional Development Day in March. The intent of the survey is to gauge the level of acceptance amongst teachers...
LEGISLATURE TO HOLD HEARING ON 180 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
The Legislative Committee on Education, Air Transportation, and Statistics, Research, and Planning will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Guam Congress Building on Bill 232-35 regarding the definition of the 180 Instructional...
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BILLS STRENGTHENED: Bipartisan group supports first update to payment rates in 30 years
Several changes to legislation on Guam's Workers' Compensation law made in this session strengthen the first meaningful update to this important lifeline in 30 years. "These updates to the Workers' Compensation law mean we have bills that are better for the employees...
GFT OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
The GFT Office will be closed on Monday, February 3, 2020 due to cleaning and maintenance work. We apologize for the inconvenience. For immediate attention, please email thelma@gftunion.com or irish@gftunion.com. Thank you for your understanding.
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!