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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.
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. GDOE’s 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...
FREE FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR ALL GFT MEMBERS
GFT members can receive FREE financial planning. Please contact the GFT office to make an appointment. *Increase retirement income *Completely remove taxes from retirement income *Remove all open enrollment problems regarding life insurance and retirement planning...
DPW BUS DRIVERS: TRANSFER REQUESTS
DPW Bus Driver members who are having difficulty getting their transfer requests approved are highly encouraged to contact Robert Koss at the GFT Office. Due to the shortage of manpower at the bus stations, it may be difficult to get transfer requests approved....
IMPORTANT: DOC MEMBERS ON PAID OVERTIME CAP
GFT is informed that on March 25, 2019 a memorandum was circulated to officers and employees at the Department of Corrections with a waiver (of overtime compensation) agreement. We are further informed that the management of the Department of Corrections is seeking to...
SHARE MY LESSON: HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Honor Women's History Month by using lesson plans and class activities from Share My Lesson for preK-12. This Share My Lesson collection incorporates key figures and historical events in your Women’s History Month lesson planning and includes topics like women’s...
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, MARCH 25 – 29
The AFT and our partners in the Learning First Alliance will host Public Schools Week—March 25-29—to highlight the great things happening every day in public schools and to show the potential for even greater things. We want your help in spotlighting the joys and...
CONGRATULATIONS 2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINALISTS
The Guam Department of Education and Foundation for Public Education has announced the 12 semi-finalists for the 2019 Teacher of the Year program. Candidates for Teacher of the Year are an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teachers in any...