Chamber of Commerce Wants You to Remain Poor
GFT always knew that the Chamber of Commerce (COC) was anti-workers, but never have they said it more blatantly than this. The Guam Daily Post quoted Shawn Gumataotao, “The point is, plenty of money is being spent, ever, by the office of the governor of Guam. Now...
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.
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....
GFT REACHES OUT TO GUAM DOL ON HAZARD PAY
GFT representatives met with the Guam Department of Labor Director, Sam Mabini, and Administrator, Greg Massey, to discuss issues regarding hazard pay for employees at the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and nurses at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority....
SANCHEZ SAVED!
The Shark family voices of Simon Sanchez High School were heard at the Yigo Town Hall meeting concerning Bill 70 - 34, converting Simon Sanchez into a charter school. After testimonies from students, parents and teachers all opposing Bill 70, Senator Rodriguez,...
YIGO TOWN HALL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 2 ON BILL 70!
Students, parents, teachers, administrators and all other stakeholders are highly encouraged to voice their concerns regarding Bill 70, converting Simon Sanchez High School into a Charter School, at the Yigo Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Simon...
GFT – GMHA CBA FOR NURSES COMPLETED!
The GFT – GMHA collective bargaining agreement for nurses has been completed and signed by both Chief Negotiators. The CBA has been submitted to the Hospital Administrator for signature then will be forwarded to the GMHA Board for approval. The CBA...
SICK LEAVE SHARING FOR RICHARD BOSSY AND NEETI PRAKASH
Fellow members of DOE, Richard Bossy and Neeti Prakash, are in need of sick leave sharing due to off-island medical treatment. If you are able to donate some of your sick leave, then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly...
CBA RENEWAL SIGNED FOR GWA!
The Guam Consolidated Commission on Utilities approved the renewal of the GFT – GWA Collective Bargaining Agreement! The renewal has been signed and ratified by GFT, GWA and the CCU. The CBA covers several items protecting the working conditions of...