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.
PUBLIC HEARING ON RECLASSIFICATION OF GDOE TEACHERS
A public hearing will be held on May 4, 2018 at 3:30pm at the GDOE Conference room, Building A in Tiyan. GDOE proposes to amend Section 904.71 Reclassification of Teachers of the Department of Education Personnel Rules and Regulations. The amendment will make teacher...
REVISED GFT – GMHA CBA IN REVIEW
Changes have been made to the draft of the GFT - GMHA Collective Bargaining Agreement for nurses and signed by both GFT and GMHA Chief negotiators. The revised agreement is under review by the Hospital administrator. Upon the administrators review and signature, the...
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE
Learn more about Argosy University degree programs, including curriculum, online and in-person class formats, and financial aid for those who qualify. RSVP with Cathy at 671-777-2281 or cgogue@argosy.edu.
GFT MEETING FILLED WITH OFFICERS CONCERNED WITH RETIREMENT
Current and retired officers in various agencies of law enforcement and public safety filled the room at GFT’s meeting held last night at UOG, concerned with the erroneous calculations of their retirement earnings. GFT member, Major Fred Chargualaf, and GFT’s...
GFT APPOINTS BOARD UNION REPRESENTATIVE
As required by law, Guam Code Annotated, relative to the Duties of the Guam Education Board, GFT appointed Mark McCarthy, GDOE faculty union member, as the non-voting member of the Guam Education Board representing GFT, the exclusive bargaining unit representing...
GFT MEETING APRIL 12: LAW ENFORCEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS ON RETIREMENT
GFT is inviting all current and retired GovGuam public safety and law enforcement officers to meet with GFT representatives and its attorney on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the UOG School of Business and Public Administration building room #131 at 6PM. GFT has filed a...
CONGRATULATIONS GDOE TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
The Guam Education and the Foundation of Public Education are please to announce the three finalists for the 2018 Teacher of the Year (TOY): • Valene Ann Salas, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School • Jonah Mari Gumataotao, Agueda Johnston Middle School • Maridel Perez,...
53 YEARS OF GFT
GFT celebrates 53 years since its charter on April 3, 1965! GFT has come a long way from starting as a teachers only union to representing the entire government of Guam employees. GFT currently has exclusive union recognition for GDOE teachers and support staff,...
GFT CALLS ON 40% PAY RECIPIENTS IN PUBLIC SAFETY & LAW ENFORCEMENT: CURRENT & RETIRED
GFT has taken action in the Superior Court of Guam against the Government of Guam Retirement Fund for inaccurate calculations of retirement income for public safety and law enforcement officers. PL29-105 mandated that all public safety and law enforcement officers be...
GFT MEMBER APPLICANTS FOR FINANCIAL BENEFITS
United Financial Services has provided a great package of benefits for GFT members and their family for life insurance, tax-free retirement income and supplemental medical income. If you have submitted the application forms and had the free physical examination, then...
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY QUIZ NITE 4/20/2018
Habitat for Humanity is hosting Quiz Nite on April 20, 2018 at the Sheraton Resort. A table of 6 is $300 and can be purchased at the Habitat Office. Grand prize is $600. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner starts at 6:30 and the game will begin at 7:30pm. For more...
NEXT GEB MEETING APRIL 24
The next Guam Education Board meeting is on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Superintendent's conference room in Tiyan at 6pm. All stakeholders are encouraged to attend.