Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, if you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for...
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.
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...
AFT CONVENTION CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
AFT will hold its convention on July 18, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota where AFT Delegates all across the nation will gather together, including delegates from Guam. The Convention will celebrate AFT's 100 Anniversary honoring the past and inspiring the...
GFT HEALTH FAIR: NURSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are still looking for Nurse members available for TB readings at GFT’s Annual TB Test and Health Fair to be held next month. All other members may participate and volunteer to help with the Health Fair committee as well. TB Tests are free for...
COMPETITIVE WAGE ACT APPEAL: RESPONSE FROM DOA?
The Competitve Wage Act Appeals were submitted to the Department of Administration (DOA) for a response nearly two years ago. GFT representatives have consistently followed up and met with DOA Human Resource staff for decisions regarding the Appeals and were...
IN MEMORY OF JIM RHODES, SR. – PAST GFT VICE PRESIDENT
(December 11, 1931 – May 29, 2016) James R. Rhodes, Sr., also known as Jim Rhodes, formerly of Dededo, died May 29 at the age of 84 in his home in Sacramento, CA. He is predeceased by his parents: Columbus Rhodes and Ruby Rhodes Duke; Sister: Betty Louise...
GFT NEGOTIATION TEAM REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED: DOE SPECIAL AREAS
The GFT Negotiation team for the DOE Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement will need member representatives from the special areas to be a part of the team. The special areas include Fine Arts, Practical Arts, Special Education, Library and...
SPECIAL OFFER FOR GFT MEMBERS WITH MICRONESIA RENEWABLE ENERGY!
Install a Solar Panel System with Micronesia Renewable Energy at no cost to you! No maintenance fee. No Insurance fee. Save money on your power bill today! Watch your long-term savings grow! GFT members will receive $100 in gift certificates at...