2023 GFT Annual TB Skin Test

Location: GFT Office, Mangilao Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023 Time: 10:00AM to 2:00PM Register now for your annual free TB Skin test for GFT members and their immediate family. Please reserve your slot by registering HERE. For further assistance, you...

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Jul 13, 2023
2024 Guam Teacher of the Year Finalists

I am thrilled to share with you the wonderful news that three of our very own union members have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Guam Teacher of the Year award. Please join me in congratulating our union members Luke Tedtaotao, Dr. Aldrin Jay...

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Apr 21, 2023
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Signs 22-Percent Pay Raise

GFT saw a marked increase in membership involvement as many individuals penned public testimonies in support of Bill 24-37. The Guam community, too, showed their support for this legislation in great numbers. The recent swell in support for Bill 24-3...

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Mar 31, 2023
Seattle Law Grants Paid Sick Leave to Most Gig Workers

Seattle City Council has passed legislation requiring app-based delivery companies, including DoorDash, Uber Eats and Instacart, to offer paid sick time off to gig workers. This new law will be called the “App-Based Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time Ord...

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Mar 31, 2023
14th Annual GFT Convention

The 14th Annual GFT Annual Convention kicks off this year at the UOG SBPA Building, Room 129 on 6:00PM Saturday, March 18, 2023. This FREE event is open to all GFT members. This is an informal event to recognize involved GFT members such as shop stew...

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Mar 08, 2023
Parent PLUS loans now qualify for debt relief

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Parent PLUS loans now qualify for student loan debt relief under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, but only for two months. Until now, the loans, typically held by parents who took on deb...

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Mar 03, 2023
Minimum Wage as of January 01, 2023

Increasing the minimum wage for workers on Guam is a positive step towards creating a more just and equitable society. It is a win-win situation for both workers and businesses on the island. A higher minimum wage would provide much-needed relief to...

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Feb 23, 2023