Remembering Saigon: From Vietnam to Guam
The exhibit will run from July 15 to September 15, 2022. Location: TUMON SANDS PLAZA Tuesdays to Sundays 12:00pm to 6:00pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR12pDx_Rq0 What does it mean to remember Saigon from the perspective of Guam? How...
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.
HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Enjoy your Halloween celebrations but don't forget to take precautionary measures in having a safe night!
WHY BECOME A GFT MEMBER?
"In 1988, I was a new teacher and was asked to be a member (GFT). I didn't sign-up at the time because I thought there was no need. However, after hearing a story about another teacher, I decided to safe-guard myself and get on board. I resigned from the...
HELP PUERTO RICO!
Responding to the water crisis in Puerto Rico, the AFT; Operation Blessing International; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the Hispanic Federation launched Operation Agua to crowdsource contributions and provide a reliable source...
UPDATING GUAM’S WORKERS’ COMPENSTATION: AN INJURY AT WORK TO BANKRUPTCY
The purpose of workers’ compensation should be to ensure an injured worker receives a timely and predictable compensation until the worker is able to return to work. In 1988, Guam last updated the maximum cap on workers’ compensation to $250 per week...
SICK LEAVE SHARING
Fellow GDOE member, Joileen Benavente is in need of sick leave. If you would like to donate some of your sick leave, please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly appreciated!
RESCHEDULED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: PORT DAILY OVERTIME COURT HEARING
A hearing on the daily overtime pay owed to Stevedore members at the Port Authority of Guam was scheduled on Friday, October 20, 2017 but is now RESCHEDULED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. As stipulated in the Port’s payroll policy 04-88 and the Port’s...
JOB INSURANCE AND MORE
Being a member of GFT is job insurance. When an employee gets blamed for unfortunate events occurring at work, GFT will advocate for a fair representation throughout the entire process. GFT holds Exclusive Recognition for many agencies throughout the...
GFT JOINS THE FIGHT
GFT continues to "JOIN THE FIGHT" with Guam Cancer Care giving Guam's businesses, organizations and associations the alliance and common interest in improving the lives of the people of Guam!
HALLOWEEN QUIZ NITE
Sign up a team of 6 for Habitat for Humanity's Halloween Quiz Nite on Friday, October 20, 2017 and win a $600 cash prize! $300 per team. Contact 647-4667 or 565-6480 for more details.
GFT – GFD CONTRACT STILL IN PROCESS
Chief negotiators for GFT and the Guam Fire Department met this week to coordinate the final process of negotiations for the GFT - GFD Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). A number of items in the CBA have been discussed and negotiated to include Annual and Sick...
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION ON GUAM’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW
Senator Regine Biscoe Lee will be holding a round table discussion on October 10, 2017 at 10AM in the Public Hearing Room of I Liheslaturan Guahan to discuss the Workers’ Compensation Law. The current Workers' Compensation Commission members are...
SICK LEAVE SHARING
Fellow GDOE members, Candelaria Hernandez and Lorenzo Calvo are in need of sick leave. If you would like to donate some of your sick leave, please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly appreciated!