Emergency Double Pay Case Dismissed
The Court has issued a decision on the double pay case, granting a motion to dismiss and saying that sovereign immunity was not waived. This comes after the first judge in the case did find sovereign immunity was waived. GFT has in the past, on numerous occasions,...
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.
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...
SICK LEAVE SHARING
The following GFT members are in need of sick leave sharing as they need medical attention: Neeti Prakash of GDOE, Mary Nolte of GDOE and Lisa Perez of the Judiciary of Guam. If you are able to share some of your leave, then please contact the GFT office at 735-4390...
SCHOOL BUDGET: AN INVESTMENT FOR GUAM’S FUTURE
GFT supports the Guam Department of Education budget request at $343 million to fulfill the requirements in the 14 points of the Every Child is Entitled to an Adequate Public Education Act. Historically, GDOE receives over $100 million less than its request and this...
DPW BUS DRIVERS: GFT SURVEY
ATTENTION DPW BUS DRIVERS! GFT is conducting a short survey on your preferred bus station location. Please give us a call at 735-4390 or email rkoss@gftunion.com to let us know your thoughts.
FREE FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR ALL GFT MEMBERS
GFT members can receive FREE financial planning. Please contact the GFT office at 735-4390 to make an appointment. Increase retirement income Completely remove taxes from retirement income Remove all open enrollment problems regarding life insurance and retirement...
GFT ANNUAL CONVENTION: MARCH 23
GFT will be celebrating its 12th Annual Convention on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Guam Museum at 6pm. The event is FREE for members. Prices for guests are $20 each; Children 4 - 11 years old are $10 each and free for children 3 years and below. Please RSVP by...
Update: GFT Phone Lines Back On
GFT Phone lines are back up and running. However, if you experience any difficulty contacting the GFT Office due to high call volume, you may contact #898-3077 or email irish@gftunion.com for immediate assistance. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you and...