13th Annual GFT Convention
The 13th Annual GFT Convention kicks off this year at the GFT Compound in Mangilao on Saturday, March 19, 2022. This FREE event is open to all GFT members. This is an informal event to recognize involved GFT members such as shop stewards, committee members, and...
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 – DPW CBA AT GOVERNOR’S OFFICE!
The GFT - DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement for Bus Drivers has been ratified by the membership, signed by the Attorney General and now awaiting final signature of the Governor! Once signed, the Collective Bargaining Agreement will be active for five...
GFT – GDOE TEACHERS CBA READY TO REVIEW!
The negotiations for the GFT – GDOE Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement has been completed. Both the GFT membership and the Guam Education Board must ratify the agreement before submitting to the Attorney General’s Office then Governor for final...
2017 ELECTION FOR AT-LARGE OFFICERS
The following members had filed an announcement of candidacy as per Article VI, Section C of the GFT By-Laws; Sanjay Sharma, President; Timothy Fedenko, Vice-President; Corazon Mucho, Secretary; and James Lujan, Treasurer; as candidates unopposed for their respective...
GFT – GDOE TEACHERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Teachers may review the GFT - GDOE Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement here. Ratification voting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2017 from 4 - 7pm. Location TBD.
2017 GDOE TEACHER OF THE YEAR: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Guam Department of Education has announced the 2017 Teacher of the Year program which recognizes and honors effective teachers in public schools. Each school community is invited to nominate candidates from their jurisdiction. The Nomination deadline is...
GFT – GMHA NEGOTIATIONS ON-GOING
The GFT - GMHA Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation meetings began on February 3, 2017 and will continue every Friday. Members may email any input to daniel@gftunion.com.
AFT CALENDARS
If you have not received your 2017 AFT calendar, then you may pick up a copy at the GFT office or you may call to make delivery arrangements. For more information, contact the office at 735-4390.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FEB.6 MONDAY AT 6:30PM
There will be a General Membership Meeting on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the UOG School of Business & Public Administration multipurpose room at 6:30pm. Please attend for updates on current union news, events, benefits and other announcements. ...
GEB APPROVES MOTION TO NEGOTIATE DUTY DAY WITH GFT
Guam Education Board member, James Lujan, motioned at the regular Board meeting on January 31, 2017, to negotiate the teacher's Duty day with the GFT and to report the results by February 10. Board member, Mark Mendiola, second the motion. The Board...
DODEA BUS DRIVERS OF THE MONTH: RAY CHARGUALAF & JOSEPH SANTOS
Congratulations to GFT members, Ray Chargualaf and Joseph Santos, for being awarded as DODEA Bus Drivers of the month! A job well done to Chargualaf and Santos for their service in safely transporting children of DODEA Schools. GFT representatives...
BUS DRIVER OF THE MONTH: RAY CHARGUALAF!
Congratulations to GFT Member Ray Chargualaf, DODEA School Bus Driver, for being awarded as Bus Driver of the Month!
PLEASE HELP FELLOW MEMBER: CEFERINO SUCALDITO
Fellow member Ceferino Sucaldito of DOE is in need of sick leave as he is under medical care. If you would like to share some of your sick leave, then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly appreciated.