No Make Up Days and Service-Learning Exemptions Granted
The Guam Legislature passed Bills 286 and 287 on Friday, April 29, 2022. Bill 286-36 exempts the 180 instructional days, or its equivalence, requirement for students in SY2019-2020 to 2001-2022. Although teachers fulfilled their required amount of days to accommodate...
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.
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...
CELEBRATING POLICE WEEK
Congratulations to GPD members recognized at the GPD Awards Ceremony for Police Week. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in keeping our island safe!
ATTN: TEACHERS OWED BRIP PAY
GFT members and stewards have reached out to DOE Superintendent, Jon Fernandez, and the Guam Education Board in getting the BRIP (Bonus, Rewards, and Incentives Program) payment made that have been owed to teachers for several years now. GFT Steward and...
GFT URGES TO CHANGE EDUCATOR CONDUCT LAW
GFT Representative, Dan Del Priore, continues to work with the Legislature in amending Public Law 32-236 regarding Educator Conduct. Del Priore is in active meetings and discussions with the Office of Senator Joe San Agustin, who oversees the Education...
USE YOUR GFT DISCOUNTS THIS MOTHER’S DAY!
Present your GFT membership card at participating stores to receive discounts on retail, dining, entertainment, health and fitness, automotive and more! Visit the GFT website for a complete list of our Taotao Plus Benefits. Please contact the office at 735-4390 if...
GUAM EDUCATION BOARD MEETING TUES. MAY 16
The Guam Education Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Chief Brodie elementary school at 6pm. Parents, teachers, students and all stakeholders should attend for DOE updates.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MONDAY, MAY 15
The next GFT General Membership meeting will be on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the UOG SBPA Multipurpose room #129 at 6pm. All members are encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements, current issues, upcoming events and other union news....