GFT Mourns Death of Former Senator Jose “Pedo” Terlaje
It is with heavy hearts that we offer our condolences to those who are grieving the loss of former Senator and Yona Mayor Jose “Pedo” Terlaje. Pedo was a shining example of what it means to be a public servant and a dedicated leader, serving his community and his...
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.
BECOME A UNION STEWARD
Please contact the GFT office at 735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com if you are interested in becoming a union steward at your work site. GFT offers steward training annually where union stewards receive the tools and resources to effectively represent members.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
Welcome back to another school year. For those that are new to the field of teaching, thank you for undertaking the most rewarding profession, raising up the future generation! Teaching is not a career that is financially rewarding, but the long-term rewards are the...
GFT PROPOSES AMENDMENT TO 180 DAY EQUIVALENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
An informational hearing was held yesterday on Public Law 34-105 relative to converting the 180 instructional days required each school year by the Guam Department of Education to 900 instructional hours per year for elementary schools and 1,260 instructional hours...
TB TEST & HEALTH FAIR: THANK YOU SPONSORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS & MEMBERS
TB TEST & HEALTH FAIR: THANK YOU SPONSORS, VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS & MEMBERS Thank you to all our sponsors, vendors, volunteers and members who helped make GFT's TB Test & Health Fair a successful event despite the island-wide shortage. AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER...
INFORMATIONAL HEARING ON GDOE INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS: AUGUST 15
The Committee on Education, Air Transportation and Statistics, Research, and Planning will convene an Informational Briefing on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 5:00pm in the Public Hearing Room of the Guam Congress Building. The hearing includes the status update on...
GFT – GWA NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSS DRUG-FREE POLICY
The GFT - GWA Collective Bargaining negotiation teams have completed their review of the existing collective bargaining agreement. Several items will be further discussed at the next negotiation meeting; among them is the GWA Drug-Free Workplace policy. The next...
GFT ANNUAL TB TEST & HEALTH FAIR: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
GFT's Annual TB Test & Health Fair will be on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10am - 2pm at the GPO. TB Tests are free for members and their families (while supplies last due to island-wide shortage). Health and wellness information from various vendors will also...
PORT BOARD APPROVES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
The Port Authority Board of Directors approved the GFT - PAG Collective Bargaining Agreement at last Tuesday's Board meeting. The CBA includes items such as work hours, scheduling, hazard pay and other employee working conditions and covers all Port Operations and...
GFT OPPOSES BILL 09-35
GFT supports adequate and responsible funding of our government operations. The government is our largest employer, drives the economy and provides essential services. When the government is inadequately funded, the economy suffers, people suffer, and government...
AFT SUMMER EDUCATOR ACADEMY
GFT member leaders attended the AFT Professional Development Summer Educator Academy, an event providing union-sponsored, research-based professional development that addresses the complexities of teaching. The program is designed to help local unions build their...
TEACHER VACANCIES
There are currently 34 teacher vacancies in elementary schools, 60 teacher vacancies in secondary schools, and 36 vacancies for special programs (i.e. opportunity resource teachers, GATE teachers, etc). Interested job seekers may view existing vacancies on the GDOE...
TEACHING, AN INVESTMENT TOWARD A BETTER GUAM
Teaching on Guam is not financially rewarding; rather, it is an investment toward the success of our Guam students. Despite the Legislature not showing respect to educators in way of low salaries and a nonexistent long-term retirement plan, the students of Guam are...