General Pay Plan 22% Raise
Under the leadership of Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, the government of Guam has taken a bold and commendable step towards ensuring that its hardworking employees are adequately compensated. After a long wait of nearly a decade, the General Pay Plan (GPP) pay structure 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.
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 • Saturday, Sept 28, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm • Friday, Oct 4, 2019 11:00 am to 6:00 pm • Saturday, Oct 5, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm • 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...
GUAM EDUCATION BOARD MEETING
The Guam Education Board will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6pm in Tiyan. Parents, teachers, students and all other stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
GFT – GMHA NEGOTIATIONS
The Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations for GMHA Nurses is on-going. A number of sections have been discussed covering working conditions such as work schedule, seniority, detailed appointment and Hazard Pay. Both GFT and GMHA negotiation teams have been...
GFT – GWA NEGOTIATIONS
GFT and GWA Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation teams have been meeting and discussing a number of items in the current CBA for GWA employees. The drug-free workplace policy and meritorious compensation policy are of the two main items of discussion remaining...
SICK LEAVE SHARING
Fellow GDOE member, Maria Esteves, is need of sick leave sharing as she is the primary caregiver of her grandfather who is need of medical attention. If you are able to help, please call the GFT office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly appreciated.
PIZZA HUT BOOK-IT! PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE
The Pizza Hut BOOK-IT! program motivates children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition and pizza! The packets are now available for elementary and sixth grade reading teachers at the GFT office in Mangilao. Packets will be...
SAVE THE DATE: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SEPTEMBER 16
The next GFT General Membership meeting will be on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6pm at the UOG-SBPA building room #129. Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, current issues, upcoming events, new benefits and other...