Celebrating the Accomplishments of Our Retiring Union Friend, Cora Mucho
Dear fellow union members, It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our longtime union friend and colleague, Cora. After dedicating 46 years (48 years if counting the strike years) of her life to teaching at Guam Department of Education, Cora has...
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.
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!
GFT INPUT ON GDOE SY20-21 CALENDAR AND AP COURSES
GFT worked with GDOE to offer two calendars, 173 and 180 days, for the Guam Education Board to decide. The 173 calendar has seven (7) additional professional development days built into the calendar, which also serves as make up days in the event make up days are...
GFT CBA NEGOTIATION TEAM FOR GMHA DISCUSS TABLED ITEMS
The GFT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiation team members for GMHA discussed tabled items such as Sick Leave with Pay, Removal of Disciplinary Notice, Nursing Assessment, Standby/On Call Duty, In-Service Training, and CBA coverage in preparation of the...
GFT JOB OPENING: ORGANIZING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Organizing and Communications Officer Job Description OVERVIEW: Working under the supervision of the President and the Vice President, the Organizing and Communications Officer will perform organizing duties related to membership engagement and recruitment for...
GFT T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $1000! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEB14
GFT is hosting a contest for the design of the next GFT T-shirt at the 13th Annual Convention. The first place winner will receive $1000 and have their design used on the next GFT T-shirt print! The second place winner will receive $500 and the third place winner will...
GFT AND GDOE COLLABORATE TO SURVEY TEACHERS ON SBG
Superintendent Jon Fernandez and Deputy Superintendent Joe Sanchez discussed the progression of the Standards-Based Grading (SBG) with GFT President Sanjay Sharma. Teachers will have a district-level professional development day on February 06, 2020, and part of this...
2020 UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
New and returning applicants: Click here to create a new application or to login. Logged in users: click on "Continue with Application" link. Application deadline: 12:00pm (noon, Eastern Time), Friday, January 31, 2020. Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program...
GFT T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $$$$ DEADLINE EXTENDED FEB14
GFT is hosting a contest for the design of the next GFT T-shirt at the 13th Annual Convention. The first place winner will receive $1000 and have their design used on the next GFT T-shirt print! The second place winner will receive $500 and the third place winner will...
GFT SUPPORTS BILL 200-35
GFT stands in support of Bill 200-35 but recommends lifting the proposed compensation of $520 to the 2017 national average of $1011. The purpose of workers' compensation should be to ensure an injured worker receives a timely and predictable compensation until the...
GFT ELECTION 2020
The Announcement of Candidacy period for the upcoming GFT Election will begin on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8am until Friday, February 7, 2020 at 5pm. The Union Officer positions up election are the At-Large positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary and...