General Membership Meeting November 29, 2022
General Membership Meeting 6 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at UOG SBPA Rm 129 A big thank you to all who can attend. On the agenda: Status update on the GFT building, discussion on Bills 346-36 and 331-36, and updates on contract negotiations.
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.
GDOE BUDGET HEARING MARCH 5 BEGINNING AT 2PM
The Committee on General Government Operations, Appropriations, Housing & Office of Finance and Budget will hold a budget hearing for GDOE on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 beginning at 2PM in the public hearing room of the Guam Congress Building. Members and all other...
BILL 30-35 WOULD INCREASE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
In a utopian world where GovGuam employees and retirees have an adequate income, Bill 30-35 would allow medical care at Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC). However, the reality of the situation is that many employees and retirees do not earn enough to afford an...
NO ONE SHOULD FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY ON THE JOB
A workplace violence prevention bill just introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would develop protection measures and enforceable safety standards for people who work in frontline healthcare jobs. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration “has...
PREPARE A TYPHOON DISASTER SUPPLY KIT
Often during an emergency, electricity, water, heat, air conditioning, or telephone service may not work. Preparing a Disaster Supply Kit ahead of time can save precious time in the event you must evacuate or go without electricity, heat, or water for an extended...
SICK LEAVE SHARING
GFT member, Lisa Perez, of the Judiciary of Guam, is need of sick leave sharing as she is recovering from multiple surgeries. If you are able to share some of your leave, then please contact the GFT office at 735-4390 or email irish@gftunion.com. Any help is greatly...
GFT SUPPORTS BILL 23-35 REMOVING PREFERENCE POINTS FOR PROMOTIONS
GFT has submitted testimony in support of Bill 23-35 relative to removing preference point considerations for promotions in the government of Guam. GFT believes that once employed with the government, continued employment and advancement must be based on the value of...
TAP INTO 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS
Many teachers recognize that digital literacy and computer science skills are fundamental 21st-century skills that need to be taught to our students, but they don’t know where to start. We have a new collection of lessons and class activities from Google’s Applied...
SIRENA 2K/5K RUN/WALK THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 2!
Support the CHamoru Language and Culture by registering today for the Learn CHamoru Project "Famokkat/Falagu CHamoru 2K-5K Sirena Run/Walk" on Saturday, MARCH 2, 2019 at the CHamoru Village. Show Time is 5AM and Go Time is 6AM. Proceeds will not only support The Learn...
FINANCIAL PLANNING DECODED SEMINAR: FEBRUARY 21
United Financial Services will be holding a FREE Financial Planning Seminar on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm at the Leo Palace Resort, Brizo Ballroom. Free food and drinks will be available. Please call the GFT Office at 735-4390 to reserve a spot...
ROAD MAP TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WORKING FAMILIES By Robert Koss
For at least the last couple of decades, the GFT has worked to impress upon our island leaders the importance of improving the quality of life for working families. During this most recent campaign season, many candidates seeking office set forth, “improving the...
FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR: FEBRUARY 21
United Financial Services will be holding a FREE Financial Planning Seminar on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm at the Leo Palace Resort, Brizo Ballroom. Free food and drinks will be available. Please call the GFT Office at 735-4390 to reserve a spot...
CP PLUS ACCOUNTABLE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN
Please email roger@mycpplus.com or irish@gftunion.com if you have any questions regarding your CP Plus account or if you a GDOE - GFT member and interested in the program.