Double Pay Update September 2022
The Plaintiff Representatives from various Government of Guam agencies (Supported by GFT) filed an amended complaint on July 29, 2022, addressing concerns raised by the Superior Court of Guam. The concerns deal with whether or not the employees are had exhausted their...
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.
GFT COPE ENDORSES MICHAEL SAN NICOLAS FOR CONGRESS
After careful review and due consideration, the GFT Committee on Political Education (COPE) is proud to announce its endorsement for Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas for Congress. The GFT COPE believes Senator Michael San Nicolas will best represent the people of Guam...
TEACHER BRIP PAY
GFT Board-Union representative, Mark McCarthy, requested information at the Guam Education Board meeting regarding the status of the BRIP Pay (Bonus, Rewards and Incentives Program) owed to teachers. Superintendent, Jon Fernandez, acknowledged that he will be...
LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE TO BE CONTINUED ON NOVEMBER 20
GFT claims that the interpretation of the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for calculations in retirement earnings for law enforcement and public safety officers, who received the lump sum increase as a result of PL29-105, are inaccurate. GFT filed a Writ of Mandate...
LEAVE SHARING
Please help fellow GDOE members, Neeti Prakash and Richard Bossy, seeking for sick leave donations. If you would like to help and share some of your leave, then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390.
GFT OFFICE SCHEDULE
The GFT Office will be closed on Friday, November 2nd in observance of All Soul's Day as well as on Tuesday, November 6th for election day.
BILL 359 GIVES PSYCH TECHS CERTIFICATION PAY
Senator Dennis Rodriguez introduced Bill 359-34 relative to equitably implementing the certification pay differential salary adjustments for certified government psychiatric technicians. Psychiatric Technicians at the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center who had...
TEACHERS OWED FOR RECLASSIFICATION
There are a number of teachers who have brought a concern to GFT representatives regarding owed reclassification pay. GFT representatives are working with GDOE in addressing this concern. GFT - Board union representative had also included this matter in the GFT report...
GFT SUBMITS PETITION TO LIFT PAY FREEZE
GFT submitted 630 petition signatures from teachers, school support staff, law enforcement officers, and other public employees urging the legislature to fix Bill 323-34 that was lapsed into law (now PL 34-116) by lifting the freeze on increments and reclassification....
BIBA MANAMKO: A MEMORY AND LEGACY OF GUAM’S SENIORS
A book written by Don Seery, Biba Manamko: A Memory and Legacy of Guam's Seniors, is on sale at the GFT office for $65. The book honors seniors of Guam's 19 villages. For more information, you may contact the GFT office at 735-4390.
HELP OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE NORTHERN MARIANAS
To help our brothers and sisters of the Northern Marianas affected by Typhoon Yutu, you may contact the Office of Senator Michael San Nicolas who are accepting donations starting today and ongoing. You may contact the office at 472-6453 or email...
GFT OFFICE CLOSED AT 12PM TODAY
The GFT Office will be closed at 12 noon today in preparation of Typhoon Yutu. Please stay updated with the Advisory links below. Indoor Preparations: • Roll up carpets away from doors and windows • Make lighting supplies easily accessible • Unplug all...
GUAM’S LARGEST EMPLOYEE FEDERATION ENDORSES LOU AND JOSH
The GFT Committee on Political Education (COPE) has announced its endorsement for Lou and Josh as Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Guam. An overwhelming percentage of worksite steward members felt Lou and Josh will best serve our public agencies and Guam’s working...