Highlights for 180 days and service learning waiver
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) appeared before members of the Guam Legislature at an informational hearing to request a waiver of the 180 instructional days and service-learning. Members of the Guam Education Board and the GDOE administration voiced their...
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.
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.
GFT ELECTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The GFT At-Large Officer Election will be on Friday, February 24, 2017. Member volunteers will be needed to assist with the election at the Polling sites. If you would like to help, please contact Geraldine at the GFT Office at 735-4390.
GFT AT-LARGE OFFICER ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDACY
Announcement of Candidacy Period begins on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 8am and ends on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 5pm. Interested candidates must be a member in good standing on or before January 20, 2017 to run. Election day is on February 24, 2017....
GEB COMMITS TO COMPLETING CBA
The Guam Education Board has committed in finalizing the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement by January 31st. Chairman, Peter Alecxis Ada, stated at the special meeting held on January 3rd, the Board is ready to work with the Union. GFT continues to...
GFT TREASURER LUJAN SWORN IN AS GEB MEMBER
The Guam Education Board members were sworn in at the special meeting held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Jose Rios Middle School. GFT Treasurer, James Lujan, a retired teacher and coach, was one of the six elected Board members. GEB Chairman, Peter...
GFT AT-LARGE OFFICER ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDACY
Announcement of Candidacy Period begins on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 8am and ends on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 5pm. Interested candidates must be a member in good standing on or before January 20, 2017 to run. Election day is on February 24, 2017....
NEW GFT FIELD REPRESENTATION
GFT Field Representative, David Babauta, will be relocating and his last day with our office is on Friday, July 6, 2017. We appreciate his service for our members and wish him luck on his new journey! Our members will still be able to seek representation...