Happy Labor Day from Your Union
The first Labor Day was actually on May 5th in 1882. This was chosen because the date symbolized the unity of labor and capital. At the time, many businesses did not allow their employees to strike, so they needed a day that would bring people together as workers....
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.
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...
STRONG UNIONS, STRONGER COMMUNITIES
A new report looks at numerous case studies where members of labor unions have used their freedom to join strong unions and collective voice to fight for improvements that benefit all working families in communities throughout America. Learn more and download the...
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM GFT
It's a wonderful time of the year for spending time with loved ones and celebrating the Joy of Christmas. Together, our union has accomplished great things throughout the year to improve the working conditions of the hardworking men and women serving our community....
GREAT BENEFITS FOR UNION MEMBERS COMING SOON
Plan your future the right way with life insurance covered until age 120, TAX FREE retirement income and free medical check-ups and supplemental income! United Financial Planning will help members with these great benefits. For more information, call the GFT Office...
GOP TAX BILL GETS WORSE AS FINAL VOTES APPROACH
Remarkable as it is, now that details of the Republican's conference agreement on the tax bill are out, the GOP has managed to make a bad bill even worse. "People in the top tax bracket are now getting even more money," AFT President Randi Weingarten says....
FCC VOTES TO END NET NEUTRALITY
The Federal Communications Commission's Republican appointees ignored their responsibility to put the public interest first yesterday as they voted to end net neutrality. The decision, which puts profit over the public good, will widen inequality, lessen opportunity...
TEACHERS WAIT FOR BRIP PAY
Teachers have still not been paid for the Bonus, Rewards and Incentives Program (BRIP) pay that they are owed over ten years ago. Teachers who qualified for the BRIP pay were given letters from GDOE informing them of their qualifications in the program but must submit...