GDOE Pay Plan Committee: Wage Study Priority
Members of the GDOE Pay Plan Committee voiced support to prioritize a wage and salary increase for all employees in the Department. The committee meets once a week to discuss their progress. In all, there are three subcommittees working on job descriptions, above-step...
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 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...
GFT – DPW CBA RATIFICATION
The Ratification voting for the GFT - DPW Bus Drivers' Collective Bargaining Agreement will be on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the GFT Office from 8am - 5pm and at all Bus Stations from 10:30am - 11:30am. For more information, please contact the GFT Office...
DPW DIRECTOR SIGNS CBA
The Director of the Department of Public Works approved and signed the GFT - DPW Bus Drivers Collective Bargaining Agreement. GFT members in the unit will proceed with ratification of the CBA. Upon completion of the ratification process and signature approval...
GFT CONCERNED WITH SCHOOL SAFETY, REPAIRS AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
GFT Board – Union representative, Franklin Perez, brought forth concerns from GFT members regarding school safety, repairs and payroll deductions at the last Guam Education Board meeting held on November 30th. Safety issues from gym roofing damage,...
SICK LEAVE DONATION REQUEST
Fellow member Alvin King of DOE is in need of sick leave for medical treatment. If you would like to help, please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly appreciated.
GMHA BOARD APPROVES CBA GROUND RULES
The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board of Trustees has reviewed and approved the Rules for the GFT-GMHA Nurses Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations. The terms and conditions of the current CBA shall remain in effect until a new Agreement is ratified...
CONCERN WITH CUSTOMS PROMOTIONS RESOLVED
GFT Field Representative, Dan Del Priore, sent a letter to Human Resources at the Department of Administration regarding two job announcements for Customs and Quarantine. The announcements included the fitness requirements set forth by the new P.O.S.T....