General Membership Meeting November 29, 2022
General Membership Meeting 6 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at UOG SBPA Rm 129 A big thank you to all who can attend. On the agenda: Status update on the GFT building, discussion on Bills 346-36 and 331-36, and updates on contract negotiations.
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.
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...
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...