Forgiveness Loans and TEACH Grant
One of the best ways to increase your pay is to get a higher degree. For educators, getting 18 credits on top of your Bachelor's degree will earn you a Teacher III status. Getting a Master's degree will land you at Teacher IV. If you're If you’re thinking about...
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 REQUESTS TO RESUME DOE TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS THIS WEEK
GFT President and Chief Negotiator, Tim Fedenko, sent a letter to DOE Acting Superintendent, Joe Sanchez, requesting to resume negotiations for this week. Negotiations will focus on the Specialty areas: Guidance Counseling, School Health Counselors, Special...
GFT TENT UP FOR DODEA BUS DRIVER MEMBERS!
GFT tent is now up at the Northern location for the DODEA Bus Driver members!
GFT TENT UP FOR SOUTHERN DODEA BUS DRIVERS!
The GFT tent is now up at the Southern location for the DODEA Bus Driver members!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The next GFT General Membership meeting will be on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the UOG School of Business and Public Administration Multi-Purpose room #129 at 6:30pm. Members are highly encouraged to attend for updates on collective bargaining agreements,...
DOE UNION STEWARDS CONDUCT FIRST MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
DOE Union Stewards held their first meeting of the school year to plan upcoming union meetings and events. Stewards collaborated their ideas to help assist members at their work site and keep them engaged with current issues and collective bargaining...
START OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR BY JOINING THE NEGOTIATION TEAM!
The School Year has started so it’s time to get back to negotiations! The GFT negotiation team is looking for four members of each special area to participate in the GFT – DOE Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation meetings for these...
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS FOR HELPING AT OUR TB TEST & HEALTH FAIR!
Once again we are fortunate to have had nurses and student nurses volunteer their services at the GFT Annual TB Test and Health Fair held last Saturday, August 13th. Thank you to our sponsors that donated raffle prizes for our members as well. GCC...
GFT CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR AMENDING EDUCATOR CONDUCT LAW
GFT Representatives will be meeting with members of the Guam Commission of Educator Certification next week to continue discussion in amending Public Law 236 on Professional Educator Conduct. While a number of areas in the Law have been amended, there is still...
GFT HEALTH FAIR & TB TEST: SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2016 FROM 10AM – 2PM AT THE GFT COMPOUND
The GFT Annual Health Fair and TB Test will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 10am – 2pm at the GFT Compound in Mangilao. TB Tests are free for GFT members and their immediate family! Please bring shot records or any other required documents....
DOE TEACHER NEGOTIATIONS: SPECIAL AREAS
The GFT Negotiation team for the DOE Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement will need four (4) member representatives for each Special Area: Fine Arts, Practical Arts, Special Education, Library and Audio-Visual Services, Guidance Counseling, School Health...
USE YOUR TAOTAO PLUS BENEFITS!
Present your GFT membership card at participating stores to receive discounts on retail, dining, entertainment, health and fitness, automotive and more! View a complete list of Taotao Plus Benefits here. Please contact the office at 735-4390 if your...
HILLARY, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS AND MORE AT 2016 AFT CONVENTION
GFT Delegates gathered with thousands of AFT Delegates and guests throughout the Nation at the 2016 AFT Biennial Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Delegates set off in loud cheers and applause as Keynote Speaker Hillary Clinton addressed critical issues and...