Proposed changes to the Defined Benefit 1.75 Retirement Plan aka Hybrid Plan
Full Text of Bill 346-36
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.
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...
OPEN ENROLLMENT EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 14: LIFE INSURANCE/TAX FREE RETIREMENT INCOME/MEDICAL INCOME
GFT members have a great opportunity to receive life insurance, tax free retirement income, supplemental medical income and college fund benefits from United Financial Services! Open Enrollment at the GFT Office has been extended until February 14, 2019. For more...
A NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP
GFT Members, union leaders and representatives look forward to working with the appointments by the new administration. GFT hopes that together with the new leadership, we can improve the working conditions of our employees and the quality of life for working...
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SIRENA RUN/WALK
Support the CHamoru Language and Culture by registering today for the Learn CHamoru Project "Famokkat/Falagu CHamoru 2K-5K Sirena Run/Walk" to be held on February 23, 2019 at the CHamoru Village. Proceeds will not only support The Learn Chamoru Project but a portion...
PHONICS FAUX PAS
In a new article for American Educator’s Winter 2018-19 issue, researchers Nell Duke and Heidi Mesmer discuss seven common instructional missteps in phonics instruction and how to correct them. The need to explicitly teach letter-sound relationships in U.S. classrooms...
CONGRATULATIONS DORIS TERLAJE FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
GFT - GDOE Union Chair, Doris Terlaje, was presented a resolution by Senator Joe S. San Agustin on her retirement for thirty (30) years of service to the Guam Department of Education. Terlaje was a Kindergarten teacher, Chamorro Studies Curriculum Writer, and School...
GREAT WORK BY GDOE AND GCC: CAREER LAB LAUNCHES AT TIYAN HIGH SCHOOL
A new computer lab launched at Tiyan High School Thursday afternoon in support of career-based programs for students. The career lab includes 28 desktop workstations, 1 HP printer and 1 digital Promethean board. It will be used to support student learning, career...