Double Pay
GFT filed its appeal to the Guam Supreme Court on the Double Pay issue. GFT claims that all employees who had to report to work during the COR 1 emergency at the beginning of the pandemic must receive double pay. The Government says that double pay must only be given...
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 – GMHA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING TO BE ON BOARD AGENDA
The GFT – GMHA Nurse’s Collective Bargaining negotiation ground rules will be on the December GMHA Board meeting agenda for approval. Once signed by the Board Chairman, official negotiation meetings will begin. GFT received exclusive...
PIZZA HUT BOOK-ITS AVAILABLE!
Stewards in elementary and middle schools may come by the GFT Office to pick up Pizza Hut Book-Its. Schools with no stewards may send a representative to pick up the packets. Packets will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.
QUIZ NIGHT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY!
Purchase your tickets for the Habitat for Humanity Quiz Night on Friday, October 28th at the Sheraton Resort! Call 647-4667 or 565-6480 for more information.
GFT MEMBER WINS ADVERSE ACTION APPEAL AT PORT!
GFT Member and former employee of the Port Authority of Guam, Ken Yoshida, was given a fifteen-day suspension in 2013 by the Port Authority Management alleging that Yoshida failed to follow the break schedule and took an unauthorized break. Management did not...
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
Join the thousands of union members who entrust their family’s future security with AFT+ Life Insurance! AFT+ Life Insurance provides economical term-life insurance coverage for union members actively at work and their spouses. There is no...
SEND YOUR TESTIMONY ON BILL 317
The Public Hearing for Bill 317-33 regarding Guam’s membership with the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) program was held Thursday, September 29th but written testimonies may still be submitted to senator@senatorbjcruz.com until ten days...
FINAL GFT – DPW CBA DRAFT IN REVIEW
GFT and DPW agreed to include additional changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Bus Drivers. The final draft with the changes are in review with the DPW Director. As soon as both Chief Negotiators sign the agreement, the membership may proceed with...
GFT APPOINTS ARBITRATOR FOR TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS
While negotiations will continue with the special areas of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for GDOE Teachers, GFT and GDOE have reached an impasse concerning negotiating the terms and conditions of a teacher’s Duty Day. According to the...
GFT SPECIAL AREAS TEAM PREPARE FOR NEGOTIATIONS
Members of the GFT – GDOE negotiation team for each special area gathered on Monday to prepare for negotiations. Team members compiled their proposed language. Special areas include Guidance Counseling, School Health Counselors, Special Education,...
GFT MEETS WITH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION ON EDUCATOR CONDUCT LAW
GFT continues to seek substantive amendment of the Educator Conduct Law, which concerns having the Commission defer any action against an Educator until the Adverse Action process has been completed. GFT representative, Daniel Del Priore, continues to meet with...
PLEASE HELP MEMBER MICHELLE SAKABA-REYES
GFT member, Michelle Sakaba-Reyes of DOE, is need of sick leave as she is undergoing off-island medical treatment. If you would like to help by sharing some of your sick leave, then please contact the GFT Office at 735-4390. Any help is greatly...
GFT FILES WRIT FOR HAZARDOUS PAY
GFT filed an alternative Writ of Mandamus in the Superior Court of Guam last Tuesday, September 13, 2016 seeking an order to the Director of the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and the Director of the Department of Administration to perform their duty as...