Hafa adai ,As the school year begins, I would like to thank and reflect on how many people who are represented by our union have a direct effect on actually starting the year. From the paraprofessionals and custodians working in the hot sun to prepar...

Hafa adai ,TB Skin Test August 6, 2022 10 AM - 2 PMDate: August 6, 2022Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMPlace: GFT Office, MangilaoUpdate: 222 seats remain available for this event.The TB Skin Test event is for GFT members and their immediate family only. No...

Hafa adai ,You know it is almost time for the upcoming school year when you get reminders for the annual GFT TB skin test. I hope that your summer has been pleasant and full of rest and relaxation. Before diving into the details of the skin test, I...

Dear ,The end of the school year has come again and we want to take a moment to thank you for all your hard work. You have helped our kids achieve their goals and grow as people. We also want to thank you for continuing to inspire them even in the to...

Happy Friday !Guam Teachers Thankful for Huge Pay RaiseMany teachers and administrators shared their excitement and gratitude for receiving a 20% raise. GFT President Tim Fedenko, GFT Vice-President Sanjay Sharma, administrators in GDOE, GDOE Superin...

Happy Friday !GFT General Membership MeetingMonday, May 16, 2022, 6pm at the GFT officeRegister today!This event is open to all members for status updates, Q&A sessions, and deciding future actions on behalf of GFT.Double Pay Status UpdateThe dec...

Hi ,Chamber of Commerce Wants You to Remain PoorGFT always knew that the Chamber of Commerce (COC) was anti-workers, but never have they said it more blatantly than this. The Guam Daily Post quoted Shawn Gumataotao, “The point is, plenty of mone...

Hi ,Customs Officers Receive Retroactive PayThe Department of Administration expects to begin paying $3 million in retroactive hazard duty pay to Customs officers by April 22, according to Ike Peredo, director of the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agenc...

Hi ,Bill 254-36 Defines the Educational and Professional Requirements for Certified School CounselorsSenator Nelson introduced Bill 254-36 to define the educational and professional requirements for certified school counselors. Many school counselors...

Hi ,Bill 123-36After nearly a year, the Guam Legislature moved Bill 123-36 into its third reading file. Bill 123-36 will remove all reemployment rights of employees who resign their position subsequent to the announcement of any government-sponsored...