GFT COPE Recommends GEB Candidate Elaine Ulloa
ELAINE DUENAS ULLOA Familian "PEPERO" Daughter of the Late Vicente Bamba Duenas and Zelia Tydingco Damian Duenas Sister of the Late Vincent Anthony and Paul Clement Duenas Married to Steven L. Taitague Ulloa Daughter-In-Law of the Late Paul Daniel and Annie...
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.
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.
IMPROVE CLASSROOM CLIMATE
AFT Share My Lesson is a free resource for educators all across the nation where they can access content and share ideas to provide the best education for students everywhere. Educators can access lessons from early childhood to high school and also access...
HELP SHAPE 2020 CENSUS CLASSROOM MATERIALS
Calling all Pre-K through 12th grade teachers in Guam! Help shape 2020 Census classroom materials. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program needs your help to create interactive lessons that show students the importance of the 2020 Census and encourage...
HEARING POSTPONED: LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE
The hearing for the law enforcement retirement case against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund scheduled for November 20, 2018 has been postponed. The new hearing date and time will be posted when the schedule is available.
LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE HEARING NOVEMBER 20
The court hearing for the law enforcement retirement case that GFT filed will continue on Tuesday, November 20 at 2:30pm in the courtroom of Judge Barcinas, Guam Superior Court. GFT had filed a Writ of Mandate against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for...
GFT – GMHA NURSES’ CBA CHANGES
Chief negotiators for both GFT and GMHA have signed the revised collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for GMHA nurses with the changes requested by the Board of Trustees committee. Leave scheduling and seniority were part of the changes made. The current CBA is still...
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOVEMBER 19
The next GFT General Membership meeting will be on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the UOG - SBPA Building Room #129 at 6:00pm. Important information will be discussed along with updates in collective bargaining, current issues and concerns, upcoming events, benefits and...