Double Pay Status Update
The decision in the Guam Daily Post was rendered back 2021 and is not new information. Although it says dismissed, it is not, we were granted leave to amend. GFT is still coordinating with the law offices of Razzano, Walsh & Torres, P.C. to ensure that we...
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.
GFT TB TEST & HEALTH FAIR AUG. 5
The GFT Annual TB Test and Health Fair will be on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Agana Shopping Center from 10am to 2pm. TB Tests are free for GFT members and their immediate family! Health and fitness information, services and demos will be available and...
SUMMER OF LEARNING FOR TEACHERS
AFT Share My Lesson has great webinars, lessons, activities and resources to help teachers plan and prepare for the upcoming school year. Free webinars for professional development in subjects such as classroom management, social-emotional learning, and...
SAVE THE DATE: AUG 5 GFT TB TEST & HEALTH FAIR
GFT's 12th Annual TB Test & 4th Annual Health Fair will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Agana Shopping Center (Center Court) from 10am - 2pm. TB Tests are FREE for GFT members and their immediate family. Health and fitness information,...
CUSTOMS OFFICERS SUBMIT TESTIMONY ON POST FITNESS STANDARDS
Officer members at the Guam Customs and Quarantine submitted a written testimony to Senator Telena Nelson regarding concerns with the P.O.S.T. Commission AFI PFQT (Physical Fitness Qualification Test) Requirements set in Public Law 32-232 which will affect the...
GFD & GFT PREPARE TO WRAP UP CBA NEGOTIATIONS
GFD Chief Negotiator, Assistant Fire Chief Michael Uncangco, and GFT Chief Negotiator, Daniel Del Priore met on Thursday to finalize the GFT – GFD Collective Bargaining Agreement for Firefighters, Fire Service Specialists and E911 Emergency Medical Dispatchers....
GFT TO WORK WITH GDOE ON BRIP CLAIMANT LIST
GFT representatives have received several claims from members who are owed for the BRIP Pay (Bonus, Rewards and Incentives Program). GFT will now be working GDOE in obtaining the appropriate documents for each person on the claimant list to verify if the BRIP...
DEADLINE FOR GFT BRIP CLAIMANT LIST
The last day to be included in the GFT BRIP Claimant list is on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Teachers who are owed for BRIP (Bonus, Rewards, and Incentives Program) pay and would like to be on the claimant list may email irish@gftunion.com or contact the GFT Office...
GFT AND GDOE WORK ON BRIP PAY
The Guam Education Board has expressed their intent in rectifying the BRIP (Bonus, Rewards and Incentive Program) pay issue pending documents indicating the owed payments. GFT and GDOE will be working together in gathering the following information: ...
GFD SEEKS INPUT ON PROMOTIONS
While negotiations continue between GFT and the Guam Fire Department, promotions will also be discussed at the next meeting. Assistant Fire Chief, Michael Uncangco, has reached out to GFT Chief Negotiator, Dan Del Priore, to obtain input on Fire Fighter...
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMBERS ATTEND HEARING ON P.O.S.T.
An Informational Hearing regarding the P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission) was held today at the Guam Congress Building by Committee Chair, Senator Telena Nelson. Concerns regarding the Physical Fitness Test and the impact of the results...
TEACHER BRIP PAY: CALL GFT
The Guam Education Board has referred the matter regarding the owed BRIP Pay (Bonus, Rewards, and Incentives Program) to their finance committee for review and research pending submission of documents from DOE. Teachers who are owed the BRIP Pay may inform their...
CALL FOR BOOK PROPOSAL: CONTEMPORARY LIFE IN THE MARIANAS
A book on contemporary life in the Marianas is being edited and has received support from the Northern Marianas Humanities Council and the University of Hawai’I Press. Interested individuals may submit a book section proposal by May 31, 2017 to...