Detail Assignments Replace Promotions
GFT filed representatives have been meeting with both Republican and Democrat Senators over the last couple of weeks to discuss the ongoing practice by the administration to indefinitely detail employees to promotional positions without additional pay instead of...
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.
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...
ALUTIIQ BUS DRIVERS FOR DODEA RATIFY CBA!
ALUTIIQ Bus Drivers for DODEA Schools ratified their new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that is effective January 2, 2018 to December 31, 2020 and signed by both GFT and ALUTIIQ! The GFT Negotiation team worked hard to improve the working conditions of the bus...
OUTSTANDING BUS DRIVER (ALUTIIQ – DODEA): JOSEPH DE GUZMAN!
Congratulations to member, Joseph De Guzman, DODEA - ALUTIIQ, fo receiving an Outstanding Bus Driver Award!
TEACH HUMAN RIGHTS
Sunday is Human Rights Day and Share My Lesson has great ideas and resources to educate K-12 students about human rights issues. These resources will help students better understand what human rights are and learn how they can make a difference. Check out the site here
GVB ANNUAL HOLIDAY ILLUMINATION VILLAGE OFFICIAL OPENING 12/09/17
The Guam Visitors Bureau invites the community to the official opening of the annual GVB Holiday Illumination Village next to the Tumon Sands Plaza on December 9, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm. Santa Claus is scheduled to appear from 6pm to 8pm and there will be live music and...
NEW CBA FOR GMHA NURSES STILL IN PROCESS
The Hospital Administrator and Human Resources of the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) have reviewed the renewal of the Nurses' Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and requested for a change in one section of the agreement. Negotiation teams for both GFT and...
Port Employees Seek Owed Overtime Pay
Port employee stevedores have been fighting for their owed overtime pay since 2013 through the Civil Service Commission, Superior Court of Guam and now at the Supreme Court of Guam level. Oral arguments were presented today by the GFT legal counsel, Attorney Josh...