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.
TEACHER MENTORSHIP AND BRIP
At last month's Guam Education Board meeting, the GFT Board-Union representative, Nicole Nadal, presented the list of teachers who contacted the GFT office regarding the mentorship requirement for certification. The list was then forwarded to the Guam Commission for...
GUAM NEEDS A MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Guam lags behind in wages compared to other states, no wonder Guamanians leave our beautiful island. The Economic Policy Institute (2019) tracks minimum wage increases and notes the following: minimum wage has increased in 27 states and DC since January 2014, 41...
NEGOTIATIONS REOPEN FOR GMHA NURSES
The Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations for GMHA Nurses have been reopened after GFT Chief Negotiator, Daniel Del Priore, met with the GMHA management representatives for clarification on management's requested changes to the final draft. Working conditions...
GWA NEGOTIATION GROUND RULES SET
Chief Negotiators for both GFT and GWA met and established the Ground Rules for Negotiations. GWA members who are interested in being part of the negotiation team should contact the GFT Office at 735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com as soon as possible. The current...
PUBLIC HEARING ON MINIMUM WAGE BILL
The Guam Legislature Committee on Federal and Foreign Affairs, Telecommunications, Technology and Labor will be holding a Public Hearing on Bill 136-35 regarding the minimum wage raise. The hearing will be on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 2pm and 6pm at the Guam...
PORT MEMBERS RATIFY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Port members held their ratification voting for the GFT - Port Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) last Friday and have completed their ratification process. Port members voted to ratify the negotiated agreement. The CBA covers all Port Operations and Maintenance...
GFT – GWA CBA NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN
The GFT - GWA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is open for negotiations between GFT and Management. GWA members who are interested in being part of the GFT negotiation team must contact the office at 735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com as soon as possible. The...
DODEA BUS DRIVERS CELEBRATE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Members of the ALUTIIQ - DODEA Bus Operations gathered at the Paseo Park on Thursday for their annual end of the school year celebration. DODEA bus drivers and staff of ALUTIIQ are exclusively recognized by GFT. The current collective bargaining agreement includes...
GFT – PORT CBA RATIFICATION ON FRIDAY, JUNE 14
The GFT - Port Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratification meeting is scheduled on Friday, June 14, 2019. Members must be in good standing on or before June 14 to vote and must bring a valid ID. Please see the times and locations below.ย For more information, you may...
GFT & PORT NEGOTIATION TEAMS SIGN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
After a decade of stagnant progress with the GFT - Port Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), both the Port and GFT Chief Negotiators have signed off on the final agreement. The new General Manager and former Senator, Rory Respicio, opened negotiations with the GFT...
TEACHER MENTORSHIP
If you are a GDOE Teacher and were not able to get mentorship as required by the Guam Commission for Educator Certification law, then please let us know so that we can work with GDOE on this.ย Please contact the GFT Office #735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com with...
TEACHERS SAY HELLO TO SUMMER
Teachers get through another school year finishing strong for students on their last day. Just a few more days of professional development work days for teachers then they can officially start their summer. Great job to all teachers and support staff for their...