Remembering Saigon: From Vietnam to Guam
The exhibit will run from July 15 to September 15, 2022. Location: TUMON SANDS PLAZA Tuesdays to Sundays 12:00pm to 6:00pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR12pDx_Rq0 What does it mean to remember Saigon from the perspective of Guam? How...
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.
GMHA CBA FOR NURSES IN PROGRESS
The renewal of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for GMHA nurses has been revised and is under review by the Board of Trustees subcommittee. The GMHA attorney will then review the CBA upon their completion of the review. In the meantime, the current CBA is...
GDOE PERSONAL LEAVE
GDOE payroll will be processing payments for any unused personal leave as soon as they receive the directive. According to section 2.c.3g of the GFT - GDOE Teachers collective bargaining agreement, Teachers shall be paid for all unused personal leave at their hourly...
RECLASSIFICATION AMENDMENT OFF THE TABLE
The GDOE Superintendent, Jon Fernandez, informed GFT earlier this week that he has decided not to move forward with the proposal to amend the reclassification section of the personnel rules and regulations. Fernandez stated, "the testimony of numerous teachers is...
SEEKING VOLUNTEER NURSES
GFT is looking for volunteer nurses to assist in GFT's annual TB Test and Health Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2018. If you are available and interested in helping, please contact irish@gftunion.com or call 735-4390.
GWA – GFT CBA & MOU RENEWED
The GFT - GWA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding has been renewed for another year. The agreement was ratified by both the GFT membership, GWA management and the CCU. The agreement covers all areas pertaining to employee working conditions...
GDOE DROPS RECLASSIFICATION AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
The voices of teachers have been heard! The GDOE superintendent, Jon Fernandez, informed GFT president, Sanjay Sharma, that he has decided not to move forward with the proposal after reviewing all the testimonies from teachers. Fernandez stated, "the testimony of...
GDOE JOB FAIR JUNE 8 FOR SY2018-2019
GDOE will be holding a Job Fair for academic SY2018-2019 on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 10am - 2pm at Okkodo High School. For more information, please contact the Human Resource Office at 475-0496.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PTEP
The Professional Teacher Evaluation Plan (PTEP) is the only evaluation that is to be used to evaluate teachers covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The PTEP is a formative evaluation, designed to help administrators and teachers improve teaching. The...
TEACHERS OPPOSE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ON RECLASSIFICATION
GFT union chair for the GDOE Teachers unit, Doris Terlaje, testified against the proposed amendment on reclassification at the Guam Education Board meeting held on Tuesday. The GDOE proposed amendment to the Personnel Rules and Regulations section 904.701...
GFT OFFICE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 28
The GFT Office will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
GFT OPPOSES CHANGE TO 60-DAY RULE AT THE CSC
A public hearing was held yesterday on Bill 267-34 seeking to amend the procedural protections within the classified civil service. The amendment proposes to change the 60 day rule to 90 days; which refers to when management shall give the employee in the classified...
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES ACT GOOD FOR STUDENTS
A public hearing was held on Bill 224-34 authorizing delegation of student health services to school employees other than health care practitioners under specific circumstances and limiting liability of personnel providing student health services. GFT supports the...