How Much More Are We Going to Ask of Our Teachers?
Teachers Asked to Clean Air Filters At a recent oversight hearing, a suggestion was made that teachers should clean air filters in air conditioning units to prevent freezing issues. This statement, which was dismissive and careless, did not go unnoticed by the Guam...
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.
Veteran’s Day
As Veteran’s Day arrives, we are reminded to pause and offer our deepest thanks to those who have donned the uniform to serve our nation. These individuals, from varied backgrounds, have made great personal sacrifices to defend the liberties we hold dear. This...
GDOE Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed
We are pleased to inform you that a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been successfully negotiated and signed for GDOE Teachers. Here is a concise summary of some of the key provisions within the agreement: 1. Instructional Time Make-Up Days (2.A.3): The...
GFT-GMHA Nurses’ Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratification
Nurses covered by the GFT-GMHA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will be able to vote to ratify their CBA on: Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the GMHA Lobby from 9 AM to 2:30 PM Friday, September 29, 2023 at the GMHA SNU Barrigada from 9 AM to 2:30 PM Details...
Government of Guam Health Insurance FY2024
The Government of Guam announces the FY24 Open Enrollment Period under a self-funded plan administered through a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) with Calvo's SelectCare and NetCare. If you are currently enrolled under GovGuam's medical and dental plans, the data will...
Defined Benefit (DB) 1.75 Retirement Plan
You may have a limited window to elect to switch your plan from the current Defined Contribution Plan to the new Defined Benefit 1.75 Plan effective January 1, 2024. This is a big decision with long-term impacts, so I wanted to provide some key facts to consider....
General Membership Meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023
Date: Monday, September 18, 2023 Time: 6 PM Location: UOG, SPBA Building, Room 129 During this meeting, we will delve into a range of important topics that impact our workplaces and the communities we serve. Some of the key subjects to be covered include: Overtime...
2023 GFT Annual TB Skin Test
Location: GFT Office, Mangilao Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023 Time: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Register now for your annual free TB Skin test for GFT members and their immediate family. Please reserve your slot by registering HERE. For further assistance, you may call the GFT...
Celebrating the Accomplishments of Our Retiring Union Friend, Cora Mucho
Dear fellow union members, It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our longtime union friend and colleague, Cora. After dedicating 46 years (48 years if counting the strike years) of her life to teaching at Guam Department of Education, Cora has...
General Membership Meeting May 15, 2023
2024 Guam Teacher of the Year Finalists
I am thrilled to share with you the wonderful news that three of our very own union members have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Guam Teacher of the Year award. Please join me in congratulating our union members Luke Tedtaotao, Dr. Aldrin Jay Cajigal, and...
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Signs 22-Percent Pay Raise
GFT saw a marked increase in membership involvement as many individuals penned public testimonies in support of Bill 24-37. The Guam community, too, showed their support for this legislation in great numbers. The recent swell in support for Bill 24-37, which permits...
Seattle Law Grants Paid Sick Leave to Most Gig Workers
Seattle City Council has passed legislation requiring app-based delivery companies, including DoorDash, Uber Eats and Instacart, to offer paid sick time off to gig workers. This new law will be called the "App-Based Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance" and will...