Hi ,General Membership MeetingHey, the event is this Monday. Are you attending?18th GFT Annual ConventionRSVP date is a week from today. Agenda: Raffle prizes, dinner, and entertainment.Calendar of Events
Hi ,Guam Counselors Still UnderstaffedCounselors are essential in schools for building a supportive and caring environment, which is considered the key factor in student success and well-being. On Guam, where suicide is the leading cause of non-natur...
Counselors are essential in schools for building a supportive and caring environment, which is considered the key factor in student success and well-being. On Guam, where suicide is the leading cause of non-natural deaths with rates significantly hig...
Hi ,Certified Teachers and Employment PoliciesAs educators, we are entrusted with the critical responsibility of shaping the future of our island through the education of our children. It is imperative that we address the issues surrounding teacher c...
As educators, we are entrusted with the critical responsibility of shaping the future of our island through the education of our children. It is imperative that we address the issues surrounding teacher certification, rehiring practices, and employme...
Hi ,Social Security Fairness ActTL;DR: GovGuam retirement no longer reduces Social Security benefits if you worked in the private sector.The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, repeals two provisio...
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, repeals two provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—that previously reduced Social Security benefits for...
I have been deeply engaged in the discussions surrounding the potential decommissioning of our schools. After attending numerous data-gathering meetings over the past year, I am left with more questions than answers. The most pressing concern is the...
I am thrilled to share some promising news with you. Dr. Erik Swanson, our superintendent, has acknowledged the critical role of a strong music program and has committed to expanding it. It’s no secret that his first year has been filled with challen...
Government of Guam employees, represented by GFT, are the backbone of our island’s public services, ensuring the daily operations that keep Guam running smoothly. However, the reality for many of these dedicated workers is that they are overworked, u...