Detail Assignments Replace Promotions
GFT filed representatives have been meeting with both Republican and Democrat Senators over the last couple of weeks to discuss the ongoing practice by the administration to indefinitely detail employees to promotional positions without additional pay instead of...
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.
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...
GFT URGES GOV CALVO TO VETO BILL 323-34
On behalf of the thousands of government employees residing on Guam, GFT implores Governor Calvo to veto Bill 323-34. It is bad for business, and it is bad for Government of Guam workers. The ramifications of the miscellaneous provisions will chase people away from...
GFT – ALUTIIQ RATIFICATION ON CBA – MOU: TUESDAY, AUG. 21
There will be a ratification on the GFT - ALUTIIQ Collective Bargaining Agreement MOU on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 8am - 6pm at the GFT Office in Mangilao, Members must bring a valid photo ID to vote and be a member in good standing on or before August 21, 2018. ...
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! Welcome back to another school year. If you paid any attention to the news this year, you may have noticed the volley of blame over the cash shortfall caused by the Trump Tax Cuts. Since our tax codes mirror the federal tax code, all agencies...
GUAM EDUCATION BOARD TO DISCUSS NEPOTISM: AUGUST 7 WORK SESSION
Members are encouraged to attend the Guam Education Board work session meeting on Tuesday, August 7 at 4:30pm in Gallery A/B, Building B in Tiyan. The personnel committee will be discussing the issue of nepotism in GDOE. Please attend and voice your concerns to the...
GFT URGES LEGISLATURE TO FUND DEPT OF LABOR POSITION
Members of the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and Guam Customs and Quarantine have been reaching out to GFT regarding their concerns with hazard pay and how the agency policies are not implemented according to Guam law. GFT representative, Daniel Del...
GFT TB Test & Health Fair: Saturday, August 11
Get your annual FREE TB Test for GFT members and their immediate family on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 10am - 2pm at GPO (in front of Cinnabon). Health and wellness information from various vendors will also be available and open to the public. For more...