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.
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR FINANCIAL BENEFITS FOR ALL GFT MEMBERS!
GFT members have a great opportunity to receive life insurance, retirement and supplemental medical income benefits from United Financial Services. Enrollment will continue throughout the year for members! For more information, contact the GFT office at 735-4390 or...
JANUS IS ABOUT UNDERMINING WORKERS WHO BENEFIT FROM UNIONS
In an amicus brief filed Friday in Janus v. AFSCME, which the U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider next month, the AFT argues that collective bargaining plays a vital role in improving public sector workplaces. The brief also notes that the anti-union plaintiff and...
GUAM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEMBERS CONCERNED WITH HAZARD PAY POLICY
GFT members at Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center along with GFT staff representatives, brought these concerns to Senator Dennis Rodriguez regarding the implementation of the Hazard Pay Policy that was put in place by the Director of the Agency and the...
MEMBERS OF GUAM CUSTOMS AND QUARANTINE VOICE CONCERNS
Members at Guam Customs and Quarantine met with GFT Field Representatives for guidance on addressing issues and concerns that several officers are experiencing, specifically on the P.O.S.T. standards and Hazard pay. Members provided documents and information that GFT...
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR FINANCIAL BENEFITS JANUARY 16 – 25 FOR ALL GFT MEMBERS
GFT members have a great opportunity to receive life insurance, retirement and supplemental medical income benefits from United Financial Services. Open enrollment for members begins on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 to Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the GFT Office from...
ROTTWEILER FOR SALE
Four month old black, female rottweiler for sale at $300. She has been spayed, she is current with shots, and she is microchipped. She is house-trained, child-friendly and responds to ZSA ZSA. CALL OR TEXT JUDITH at #929-6755.
UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: January 31
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.2 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 2,800 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. Learn more here...
MORE IN 2018
This past year has been a great year for our union members as we were able to obtain new collective bargaining agreements, take legislative action on laws affecting our members, and representing our members at the civil service commission and in court! Through the...
FREE NOTARY SERVICE IS BACK!
Members may set an appointment for notary services by contacting the GFT Office at 735-4390. Notary services are FREE for members! Walk-in may be available pending availability.
SHARE MY LESSON’S TOP RESOURCES OF 2017
Educators can get a jump-start planning for the new year by exploring the most watched, read and downloaded Share My Lesson resources from this past year. A new best-of-2017 collection features can't-miss webinars, blogs, lessons, collections and more. Check it out...
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE AFT!
As we ring in 2018, the AFT has been reflecting on all the ways our locals, our state federations and our members were out in force in 2017—fighting budget cuts; privatization; austerity; and the attacks on workers, the middle class, the safety net, healthcare, and...
2018 ELECTION FOR GFT UNION OFFICERS & BIENNIAL AFT CONVENTION DELEGATES
The Announcement of Candidacy period for the upcoming GFT Election will begin on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 8am until Friday, February 2, 2018 at 5pm. The Union Officer positions open in this election is the Chair, Vice-Chair and Recorder positions in each unit as...