New Year, New Rounds of Senatorial Visits
The officers of GFT spent this week meeting with various senators to talk about the everyday challenges faced by our membership. Most of the discussions revolved around the lagging pay for members under the General Pay Plan, unsafe working conditions, unemployment...
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.
MEDICAL FUNDRAISER FRIDAY, MAY 24
GFT - ALUTIIQ Vice-Chair, Ed Quintanilla, will be having a medical fundraiser on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 6 - 10pm at Club Icon in Tumon.ย Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.ย Please come by and support!
GDOE ‘YES’ SURVEY
GDOE teachers, staff, parents and students are all encouraged to complete the 2019 Year End School ('YES') Survey. The first 'YES' survey was launched in 2017 and was helpful for school administrators. The survey will be anonymous and individual responses will be...
HAPPY NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK
Nurses, staff and administrators at the GMHA Skilled Nursing Unit celebrated National Hospital Week at their luncheon. The unit provides patients with long-term rehabilitative care. Take the time to thank all the dedicated nurses, doctors and hospital staff for their...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: MONDAY, MAY 13
The next General Membership meeting will be on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6pm at the UOG โ SBPA Building, multipurpose room #129. Members are encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, current issues and concerns, union news, upcoming events...
SUMMER READING
Keep your K-12 students reading all summer long with this best-of reading collection. From book lists to engaging literacy activities for all ages, abilities and background, this curated Share My Lesson collection is one you can use to help students avoid the "summer...
JUDGE LAMORENA TO HEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE
At the court hearing last Monday, Judge Lamorena agreed and confirmed to take on the Law Enforcement Retirement case. GFT had filed a Writ of Mandate against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for erroneous calculations of retirement earnings for officers who...
APRIL 29 LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE HEARING
A court hearing for the law enforcement retirement case is scheduled on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 2:00pm in the Superior Court of Guam. GFT had filed a Writ of Mandate against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for erroneous calculations of retirement earnings for...
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY QUIZ NITE MAY 3
The Habitat for Humanity Quiz Nite will be on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort. Tickets are $360 for a table of 6. You can purchase tickets at the Habitat Office. Call 647-4667 or 565-6480. Visit The Habitat for Humanity of Guam website for more...
A RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATS
While Guam mulls a $9.25/hr pay raise, its nearest state, Hawaii, contemplates House Bill 1191 that will raise its pay to $15/hr by 2023. The progress in addressing wage inequality on Guam drifts behind our nearest states. GFT takes the position that nearly all wages...
EDUCATION BUDGET: RACE TO THE BOTTOM
The expectations placed on GDOE, GCC, UOG and charter schools come with a price tag of $411.97 million. Yet, the budget proposal for FY2020 is at $287.28 million for all education establishments. GDOEโs request alone was for $343 million. So where does Guam rank in...
SAVE THE DATE: GFT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MAY 13
The next General Membership meeting will be on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6pm at the UOG - SBPA Building, multipurpose room #129. Members are encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, current issues and concerns, union news, upcoming events...
SICK LEAVE SHARING
The following GFT members are in need of sick leave sharing as they need medical attention or are caring for a loved one who needs medical attention: Arlene Toves of GDOE, Neeti Prakash of GDOE, and Lisa Perez of the Judiciary of Guam. If you are able to share some of...