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.
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...
CHECK OUT THE NEW ISSUE OF AMERICAN EDUCATOR
The Winter 2018-2019 issue of American Educator is available online for free. It explores what’s needed to support literacy in early childhood education, which is the foundation for all future learning. Also in this issue: tips for connecting science learning at home...
THERE’S A DISCONNECT BETWEEN TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS
A growing body of research confirms what AFT educators have known all along: Students are the real beneficiaries when teachers have real professional input and latitude. But a new report from the Rand Corp. finds that the majority of principals surveyed believe...
LEAVE SHARING REQUEST
Fellow GDOE member, Arkenauo Haddy, is requesting for sick leave sharing as he undergoes medical attention. Please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390 if you are able to help.
LEAVE SHARING REQUEST
Fellow GDOE member, Arkenauo Haddy, is requesting for sick leave sharing as he undergoes medical attention. Please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390 if you are able to help.
CSC POST AUDIT INVESTIGATION ON GPD PROMOTIONS
The Civil Service Commission staff report recommends to proceed with a Post Audit Investigation on the promotion of six (6) officers of the Guam Police Department (GPD) in response to a request from GPD officers represented by GFT. The officers assert that proper...
GFT OFFICE CLOSED DECEMBER 6 AND 7
In observance of local and federal holidays, the GFT office will be closed on Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7. We apologize for the inconvenience. For immediate assistance, you may email irish@gftunion.com.