Customs officers to receive $3M retroactive, hazard pay
The Department of Administration expects to begin paying $3 million in retroactive hazard duty pay to Customs officers by April 22, according to Ike Peredo, director of the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency. Read more at The Guam Daily Post
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.
MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS OPPOSE BILL 70
GFT members, teachers, students, parents and other stakeholders testify at the Guam Education Board meeting opposing Bill 70-34 converting Simon Sanchez High School to a charter school
TAKING AWAY SIMON SANCHEZ
Senators Dennis Rodriguez, Joe San Agustin, Telena Nelson, Tommy Morrison, and Fernando Esteves introduced Bill 70-34, which would turn Simon Sanchez into a privately-run charter school. This action receives a failing grade by GFT for the following reasons:...
BUS DRIVER OF THE MONTH: AUGUSTO PERALTA
Congratulations to DODEA - ALUTIIQ Bus Driver member, Augusto Peralta, for being awarded as Bus Driver of the Month!
BUS DRIVER OF THE MONTH: RONALD ABRENILLA
Congratulations to DODEA - ALUTIIQ Bus Driver member, Ronald Abrenilla, for being awarded as Bus Driver of the Month!
GFT – DPW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT SIGNED!
The GFT - DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement for Bus Drivers has been signed by Governor Calvo! The Collective Bargaining Agreement protects a number of items affecting the working conditions of our Bus Drivers and addresses issues with the sick leave policy,...
MEMBERS CELEBRATE AT CONVENTION!
GFT's 10th Annual Convention was held on Saturday, March 25th at the Hotel Nikko. Members celebrated the successful work they have achieved in the past year with ratified collective bargaining agreements and new organizing efforts in various units....
CONVENTION PHOTOBOOTH PHOTOS ARE UP!
GFT's 10th Annual Convention Photobooth photos are up on the Jetadore facebook. You may view photos here.
GFT ANNUAL CONVENTION MARCH 25
GFT's 10th Annual Convention will be on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Nikko Hotel from 6 - 10pm. At the event, the newly elected At-Large Officers will be sworn in to office and Executive Council Officers, Stewards and Committee members will be recognized....
DODEA BUS DRIVER OF THE MONTH: RONALD ABRENILLA & GREG QUITARO
Congratulations to DODEA Bus Driver Members (ALUTIIQ), Ronald Abrenilla and Greg Quitaro for being awarded as Bus Driver of the Month!
RSVP TODAY FOR GFT’S 10TH ANNUAL CONVENTION!
GFT's 10th Annual Convention will be on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 6 - 10pm at the Hotel Nikko, Tasi Ballroom. Newly elected At-Large Officers will be sworn in and Stewards, Committee members and Retired members will be recognized. There will be...
NEW CBA FOR TEACHERS!
After 6 long years of negotiating, the GFT – GDOE Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was approved and ratified in a unanimous vote by the Guam Education Board! The CBA was signed by Board Chairman, Peter Alecxis Ada, Guam Department of Education Acting...
BOARD APPROVES TEACHERS CBA!
In a unanimous vote, the Guam Education Board approved and signed the Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)! The CBA will now be submitted to the Attorney General then Governor for final signature.