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Write to Support School Aides, Clerks, Bus Drivers, and Many Others
As union members, we have a unique opportunity to come together and advocate for our shared interests. The proposed 22% pay raise for government employees is a crucial issue that will have a direct impact on our financial well-being and the future of our workplace....
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.
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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...
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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...
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PORT MEMBERS RATIFY REVISED CBA
Port members held their ratification voting for the GFT - Port Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) last Friday, December 6, 2019 and approved the changes agreed upon by both negotiation teams. The CBA will now be submitted back to the Attorney General then to the...
![GFT CHALLENGES SUPERIOR COURT DECISION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/eUpdate2.jpg)
GFT CHALLENGES SUPERIOR COURT DECISION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE
GFT legal representatives are preparing an appellate brief to the Guam Supreme Court challenging the Guam Superior Court's decision on the law enforcement retirement case. GFT had filed a Writ of Mandate against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for erroneous...
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PUBLIC HEARING ON WORKERS COMPENSATION BILLS
The Legislative Committee on Federal and Foreign Affairs, Telecommunications, Technology and Labor will convene a series of public hearings for Bill 200-35 and Bill 201-35 on December 23, 2019 in the Public Hearing Room of the Guam Congress Building. The first session...
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FREE LESSONS: EXPLORING THE TOP RESOURCES OF 2019
We love end-of-year lists, but especially this one. Thanks to all the downloading, rating, and reviewing and sharing youโour AFT Share My Lesson membersโhave done, we now know what ranked as the top resources of 2019. Take a peek! These top free 2019 resources...
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WHAT’S NEW FROM AFT MEMBER BENEFITS?
HILTON HOTELS Thanks to our affiliation with the AFL-CIO, we now have access to a 12% discount on all global Hilton hotels (subject to availability).ย Read more here. GOOGLE CERTIFIED EDUCATOR 60% discount on level 1 exam, 75% discount on level 2 exam This is a...
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GFT REACHES OUT TO GDOE ON STANDARDS-BASED GRADING
GFT President, Sanjay Sharma, reached out to GDOE Superintendent, Jon Fernandez, expressing concerns regarding the transition to Standards-Based Grading (SBG). GDOE is undertaking a campaign to promote Standards-Based Grading (SBG) and will contemplate a change in...
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GFT – PORT CBA RATIFICATION: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
The GFT - Port Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratification meeting is scheduled on Friday, December 6, 2019. Members must be in good standing on or before December 6, 2019 to vote and must bring a valid ID.ย For more information, please contact the GFT Office at...
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GFT – GMHA CBA NEGOTIATION UPDATE
The GFT and GMHA Collective Bargaining negotiation teams completed their initial review and discussion in all sections of the agreement. Some areas of discussion included seniority, standby/on call duty, floating to other units, in-service training, holiday...
![GFT โ GMHA CBA NEGOTIATION UPDATE](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/nurse.jpg)
GFT – GMHA CBA NEGOTIATION UPDATE
The GFT and GMHA Collective Bargaining negotiation teams completed their initial review and discussion in all sections of the agreement. Some areas of discussion included seniority, standby/on call duty, floating to other units, in-service training, holiday...