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.
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...
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY QUIZ NITE
Habitat for Humanity will be hosting its fall Quiz Nite on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Sheraton Resort. Purchase at the Habitat Office or call 647-4667 or 565-6480. Early Bird deadline is on October 13. $300 for a table of 6. Grand prize is $600.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
There will be a General Membership Meeting on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the UOG-SBPA Building room #129 at 6pm.ย Please attend for important updates on Collective Bargaining Agreements, current issues, upcoming events, benefits and other union...
GFT REQUESTS CCU TO PROHIBIT GPA EMPLOYEE LAY-OFF
The Guam Power Authority served a notice of layoff to its employees informing of its intentions to eliminate eight positions impacted by the implementation of Smart Grid. Eight full-time, classified employees at the Guam Power Authority will be laid off, not due to...
BILL 303-34 AWAITING APPROVAL FROM GOVERNOR CALVO
Bill 303-34, introduced by Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas, removed provisions in the law that are currently prohibiting our law enforcement officers from being represented by employee organizations. Senator San Nicolas stated during the public hearing of the bill,...
HONORING THE SACRIFICES OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND RECOVERY WORKERS
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 caused more law enforcement line of duty deaths than any other single incident in American history. Out of the 2,996 deaths, 412 were emergency workers in New York City who responded to the World Trade Center. Let us share...
ENROLL TODAY: 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! Enrollment will continue throughout the year for members. For more information, contact...