Happy Labor Day from Your Union
The first Labor Day was actually on May 5th in 1882. This was chosen because the date symbolized the unity of labor and capital. At the time, many businesses did not allow their employees to strike, so they needed a day that would bring people together as workers....
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.
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. 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...
ATTN GDOE UNION MEMBERS: SIGN UP FOR THE GFT REIMBURSEMENT BENEFIT
GDOE union members have an opportunity to increase take home pay and have union dues, classroom supplies, certifications, internet expenses and more reimbursed tax-free! WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE AND ENROLL WITH THE GFT – GDOE ACCOUNTABLE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN...
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BECOME POLITICAL FOOTBALL WITH PAY FREEZE
The freeze in increments, reclassification, and other upward movements in pay for government employees has turned them into a political football. Governor Calvo had the ability to veto the budget bill, but he didn’t because he believed that the Guam Legislature could...
CALL SENATORS TO FIX BILL 323-34
Assistant Minority Leader Ste. 202/203B Ada Plaza Center, Bldg. B 173 Aspinall Ave Hagatna, Guam 96910 GET DIRECTIONS Ph.: (671) 478-8669 Fax: (671) 478-8671 e-mail: tommy@senatormorrison.com Senator Mary Camacho Torres Minority Whip Ste. 807 DNA Bldg 238 Archbishop...
GFT – ALUTIIQ CBA – MOU RATIFIED AND SIGNED
The GFT - ALUTIIQ Collective Bargaining Agreement MOU has been ratified and signed by both parties. Two changes pertaining to Training and Dispatchers have been changed in the agreement. View MOU here.
LEAVE SHARING
Fellow member Francine Clement of GDOE is need of sick leave as she is undergoing medical treatment. Fellow member Neeti Prakash of GDOE is also need of annual leave to grieve for a death in the family. If you would like to help, please contact the GFT Office at...
ATTN GDOE UNION MEMBERS: Increase your take-home pay and get your cell phone bill, home internet bill, classroom supplies, certifications and more reimbursed to you tax-free!
GDOE union members have an opportunity to increase take home pay and have union dues, classroom supplies, certifications, internet expenses and more reimbursed tax-free! WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE AND ENROLL WITH THE GFT - GDOE ACCOUNTABLE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN...