Receive a TEACH Grant to Pay for College
The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching. This does not apply to students who are enrolled in a Master's program where a university or college...
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 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...
GUAM CANCER CARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: UNITED AIRLINES PLANE PULL
Guam Cancer Care is seeking for volunteers interested in joining the United Airlines Plane Pull event this Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 8am – 2pm at the United Hangar in Tiyan. You may visit this website: http://vols.pt/KATkFm to participate or contact the...
GFT QUESTIONS PORT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
GFT representatives met with Senator Tom Ada this week regarding the confirmation hearings for the Port Authority Board of Directors positions. GFT requested that Senator Ada make inquiries to these nominees of their position on the unpaid wages for the...
VOTE FOR GUAM TEACHER TODAY: AFT EVERYDAY HERO
GFT member and teacher at Vicente Benavente Middle School, Ron Espina, has been selected as a finalist for the AFT Everyday Hero Award. Recipients of the award will be recognized for going beyond their daily responsibilities and making a difference every day in...
STATUS ON GFT – GDOE NEGOTIATIONS FOR TEACHERS
The work of negotiations is continuing; while there have been agreements between GFT and GDOE in a number of contractual areas, a substantive disagreement has risen. GDOE has taken the stance that Guam law gives the Guam Education Board unilateral authority over the...
GFT OFFICE: “UNDER CONSTRUCTIONâ€
There may be disruptions to the services available to members from the GFT office in the next few weeks due to office repairs, renovations and system upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For immediate attention,...
GFT OFFICE: “UNDER CONSTRUCTIONâ€
There may be disruptions to the services available to members from the GFT office in the next few weeks due to office repairs, renovations and system upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For immediate attention,...