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.
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.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES
This month, members can check out the Share My Lesson expanded collection for Black History Month lesson planning. The site has lessons, worksheets and activities to teach your preK-12 students about key events and individuals that continue to influence and inspire us...
AFT ROBERT G. PORTER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members. Grants can be used for continuing education and also for implementing...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 AT 6PM
There will be a General Membership Meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6pm at the UOG-SBPA Building room #129. Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining, current issues and concerns, union news, upcoming events and the latest...
GUAM’S CASH MISMANAGEMENT CONTINUES, SENATORS CONTINUE TO SPEND
While majority of employees in the Government of Guam have their increments frozen this fiscal year, the actions from the elected senators in the 35th Guam Legislature have continued to forget them. As the Legislature completes its third week, several spending bills...
VICTORY FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS IN LOS ANGELES!
The Los Angeles teachers reached a tentative agreement with the school district to end their weeklong strike. “The agreement is a paradigm shift for the city and nation, as it makes a clear commitment to the resources and conditions necessary for teachers to teach and...
GFT SUBMITS PETITION FOR GPD AND CUSTOMS OFFICERS
GFT has submitted a petition for exclusive recognition to the Department of Administration for Guam Police Officers and Customs and Quarantine Officers giving the officers the right to a collective bargaining agreement. Exclusive recognition will allow officers to...