Collecting Public Testimony for the Government Employees 22% Pay Raise
As your union, it is our duty to represent your interests and concerns in the workplace. In light of recent discussions surrounding the proposed 22% pay raise for government employees, we want to encourage all members to voice their opinions in a non-biased manner. It...
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.
GEB SUBMITS AMENDED RESOLUTION ON 180 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
The Guam Education Board approved resolution 2019-10 relative to requesting the Guam Legislature to amend the equivalency for the 180 instructional days requirement for public schools. The Joint Board Union Calendar Committee was tasked to review all issues related to...
ATTENTION GPD OFFICERS: CBA NEGOTIATION TEAM MEETING WED. OCTOBER 23
There will be a GFT - GPD Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation team meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 9am at the GFT Office. All interested GFT - GPD members (Police Officers I, II and III) who would like to participate in the negotiation team must...
GFT – GMHA CBA NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE
The GFT - GMHA Collective Bargaining negotiation meetings continue with both teams working well together to establish an agreement that protects our nurses and supports quality patient care. Some items in discussion deal with seniority, in-service training, and...
GFT MEMBERSHIP CARDS
If you have lost, misplaced or have not received your GFT membership card, please contact the GFT office or email irish@gftunion.com. Also, please update your membership information. Membership cards are mailed to the address on file. If you may have moved or changed...
GFT – GWA CBA NEGOTIATIONS: MEMBERS CONTACT US TODAY
The GFT - GWA Collective Bargaining negotiation team have been regularly meeting and going over a number of items to discuss at the next negotiation meeting. Members still have the opportunity to provide more input so that they can have any issues or concerns...
AFT VISITS GFT
The new AFT Western Regional Director, Ramiro Hernandez, and the head of the AFT Organizing and Field Services, Darrin Nedrow, were on island for a day and visited GFT President, Sanjay Sharma, and Vice President, Timothy Fedenko, at the GFT office. Hernandez and...
GFT STEWARDS LEADING THE WAY
Union Stewards gathered at GFT's annual Steward Training and learned more about their collective bargaining rights, rights as stewards, the grievance process and adverse actions. Stewards received the tools and resources to help them effectively represent their...
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WAVE
Join the Guam Cancer Care on their 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Wave on Friday, October 11, 2019 at the ITC Intersection, Tamuning. Showtime is 3:30pm and Wavetime is 4 - 6pm. Every participatant who registers at the wave ages 18 years and older will be entered...
GOVGUAM HEALTH INSURANCE: AETNA PRESENTATIONS
Health Insurance Presentation for Public @ Micronesian Mall โข Saturday, Sept 28, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm โข Friday, Oct 4, 2019 11:00 am to 6:00 pm โข Saturday, Oct 5, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm โข Friday, Oct 11, 2019 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Aetna...
FIGHT THE BITE
Stay informed and take precautionary measures to keep you and your family safe from the spread of the dengue infection that has reached our island. Visit the Guam Homeland Security website for the latest updates and information on the symptoms and prevention efforts....
GOVGUAM HEALTH INSURANCE
The Government of Guam has awarded Aetna Intemational (Aema) the exclusive contract to provide Medical and Dental coverage for all eligible Employees, Retirees and Survivors of Retirees effective October 1, 2019. The HSA2000, PP01500 and the Retiree Supplemental Plan...
FULLY FUND GDOE: KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE
The recent student riot at JFK High School is another reminder to fully fund our education system and have an adequate number of school aides present at all schools. Year after year, GDOE receives over $100 million less than its request. Budget restraints have limited...