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Puerto Rico’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase More Than Guam’s
The low wages in Guam and Puerto Rico are a major source of hardship for many workers in these territories. Despite being part of the United States, both territories have significantly lower minimum wages compared to the mainland, which leads to many workers...
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.
![FREE LESSONS: EXPLORING THE TOP RESOURCES OF 2019](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sharemylesson_top2019.jpg)
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...
![WHATโS NEW FROM AFT MEMBER BENEFITS?](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2013-11-AFT.jpg)
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...
![GFT REACHES OUT TO GDOE ON STANDARDS-BASED GRADING](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/classroom.jpg)
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...
![GFT โ PORT CBA RATIFICATION: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eUpdate.jpg)
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...
![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...
![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...
![GFT T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST OPEN TO ALL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GFT-tshirt-design-contest.jpg)
GFT T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST OPEN TO ALL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GFT is hosting a contest for the design of the next GFT T-shirt at the 13th Annual Convention. The first place winner will not only have their design used for GFT but will win $1000! The second place winner will receive $500 and the third place winner will receive...
![GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/General-membership-meeting-Copy.jpg)
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
The next General Membership Meeting will be on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6pm in the UOG-SBPA Multipurpose room #129. All members should attend the meeting for updates on collective bargaining agreements, current issues and concerns, upcoming events, new benefits...
![GPD AND DOC NEGOTIATION TEAMS SEEK MEMBER INPUT](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-hearing2.jpg)
GPD AND DOC NEGOTIATION TEAMS SEEK MEMBER INPUT
The GFT negotiation team members for GPD and DOC have been selected by the members and will be working on items for collective bargaining negotiations. Members of GPD and DOC may provide their input on working condition items to include for negotiations by contacting...
![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)
GMHA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
GMHA nurse members may still provide their input on items for negotiation in the collective bargaining agreement. Working conditions pertaining to seniority, standby/on call duty, in-service training are a just a few items that were discussed. The next negotiation...
![ATTN DPW BUS DRIVER MEMBERS: MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/20180201_091329-1080x675.jpg)
ATTN DPW BUS DRIVER MEMBERS: MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
There will be a GFT - DPW bus drivers meeting on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 8:30am. Members must call the GFT Office at 735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com to confirm their attendance.
![DOC OFFICERS: CBA NEGOTIATION TEAM MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30](https://gftunioncom0ae28.zapwp.com/q:l/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://gftunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180622_171407.png)
DOC OFFICERS: CBA NEGOTIATION TEAM MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
There will be another GFT - DOC Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation team meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 10:30am at the GFT Office. All interested GFT - DOC members (Corrections Officers I, II and III) who would like to be part of the negotiation...