Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
President Joe Biden took historic action to address federal student loan debt. While many more details are expected in the coming weeks, the plan provides $20,000 in student debt relief for recipients of Pell Grants—a federal grant program for undergraduate students...
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 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...
DPW BUS DRIVERS IN NEED OF SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUBSTATIONS
DPW bus driver members are particularly concerned with the conditions of their substations. Dilapidated buildings and inadequate shelters and restrooms are a few of the conditions bus drivers encounter. Accommodations for substations were among many other conditions...
TESTIMONIES SUPPORT BILL 303-34 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Public testimonies from union representatives, police officers and management were heard at the public hearing for Bill 303-34. All testimonies favored the passage of the bill. Bill 303-34 would remove language in PEMRA and 2 GARR that denies collective bargaining...
BILL 303-34 STRENGTHENS UNION RIGHTS FOR PEACE OFFICERS
Senator Michael San Nicolas has introduced Bill 303-34 which would amend PEMRA and 2 GARR by removing language that arguably denies collective bargaining rights for law enforcement officers. GFT has petitioned for exclusive recognition on behalf of Guam’s law...
STRONG UNIONS BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Wednesday (6/27/18) that government workers who choose not to join a union cannot be charged for the cost of collective bargaining. The case centered on what are known as fair-share or agency fees. In the United States, a union...
SAVE THE DATE: GFT TB TEST & HEALTH FAIR
GFT's Annual TB Test & Health Fair will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at GPO from 10am - 2pm (Center court area in front of Cinnabon). TB tests are free for GFT members and their immediate family. The health fair is open to the general public. More details...
GDOE PERSONAL LEAVE PAYOUT THIS WEEK
GFT representatives have followed up with GDOE Superintendent, Jon Fernandez, regarding the status of processing payments for unused personal leave . According to section 2.c.3g of the GFT - GDOE Teachers collective bargaining agreement, "Teachers shall be paid for...