Startbucks Workers United
Labor Day weekend was a major event for our SBWU campaign, and community allies like you are a huge reason why we had so many successful events over the holiday! We hosted 129 store Sip Ins nationwide and boosted the number of community allies that signed our...
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.
DONATE TO AFT MEMBERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE MICHAEL
By now you’ve seen the devastation that Hurricane Michael left in its wake. Many communities still stranded without power, while others were totally wiped out. We’ve reached out to members in the area to make sure everyone is safe, and are in contact with local union...
SUPPORT BILL 352-34
GFT supports Bill 352-34 which proposes to remove the three (3) appointed Guam Education Board members, change the board terms from two (2) to four (4) years and make Non-Voting Members as Voting Members of the board. The bill will give representatives of students,...
TELL THE WORLD YOU’RE STICKING WITH YOUR UNION!
At a time when labor is under fire more than ever, union members took to the streets of Philadelphia to show the world that #UNIONSUNITED can make a powerful statement. Watch as thousands of union families gather for the 2018 Philadelphia Labor Day Parade & Family...
BILL 352-34 PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 4pm in the Guam Congress Building on Bill 352-34 which proposes to remove the three (3) appointed Guam Education Board members, change the board terms from two (2) to four (4) years and make Non-Voting...
THIS UNION HAS A RADICAL PLAN TO SAVE ITSELF: GET TO KNOW ITS MEMBERS AGAIN
In late July, the two public school teachers were crisscrossing Peoria in Innis’ SUV, working their way through a list of fellow educators. Their task was simple: Talk to the teachers about their schools and their concerns. Let them know about an upcoming contract...
PIZZA HUT BOOK-IT PACKETS ARE IN!
Pizza Hut Book-it packets are available at the GFT Office on a first come, first serve basis. These packets are for elementary and sixth grade reading teachers.
MISUSE OF PTEP IMPLEMENTATION
GFT reported to the Guam Education Board on concerns regarding the misuse by administrators on PTEP in the following areas: Goal setting, Observations/feedback, forms, Required parent input, Student growth data and Deadlines. After this was reported, Superintendent...
DOC OFFICERS SEEK RESOLUTION TO PAST OVERTIME CASE
GFT representatives are meeting with DOC officers next week regarding an unresolved overtime case filed in 2010. GFT is looking into the possibility of arranging further legal action to enforce the judgement of 2011 granting officers the overtime pay, etc. If you are...
LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT CASE HEARING ON OCTOBER 30
There will be a court hearing on October 30, 2018 at 10am on GFT's case against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for miscalculations of retirement earnings for law enforcement officers. GFT's legal counsel has submitted its brief for conducting discovery and...
GFT STEWARDS SHARE IDEAS AT ANNUAL TRAINING
Union Stewards at various work sites in GDOE, DPW, ALUTIIQ, GCC, DOC, Guam Customs and the Port Authority gathered at GFT's Annual Steward Training to learn more about their role as stewards and obtain the resources to effectively represent their members. Current...
17th ANNUAL STRIDES FOR THE CURE 2K/5K RUN OCTOBER 6
The Guam Cancer Care & Outrigger Beach Resort will be hosting the 17th Annual Strides for the Cure 2k/5k Run on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Chamorro Village. Showtime is 5:15am, Go Time is at 6am. If you would like to volunteer, you may sign up on this link:...
LAW ALLOWS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Bill 303-34, which removed provisions in the law prohibiting law enforcement officers from being represented by an employee organization, was passed by the legislature and has now lapsed into law. Guam's law enforcement officers can now obtain exclusive recognition by...