Håfa adai ,General Membership MeetingFolks, this is our final meeting for the school year. If you have not attended one this school year, please consider this. This meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, starting at 6 PM at our GFT Union Hall...

The University of Guam School of Education will be starting new cohorts in fall for the following graduate programs: MA Counseling – Dr. ShinHwa Lee MA Teaching – Dr. Genevieve Leon Guerrero M.Ed. Administration & Supervision: Dr. Geraldine James...

Teacher Loan Forgiveness: As an educator here on Guam, you may already be eligible for the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program and not even know it. Because Guam is designated as a low-income area, teachers who have been serving full-time in our...

TEACH Grant Program: For educators on Guam who are ready to take their career to the next level, the TEACH Grant Program can provide up to $4,000 per year to help fund your bachelor’s or master’s degree. Advancing your education not only benefits you...

Håfa adai ,Annual LeaveThis is a reminder to use your annual leave if you have more than 420 hours. Schedule your time off ASAP. GFT can help with your grievance process when management denies your request. We are aware that many members have leave i...

Håfa adai ,GFT Annual ConventionUpdate: Attendees will receive a personalized bag tag, a t-shirt, a car windshield sun shade, and other giveaways. Now would be a good time to update your contact information. If you RSVP after March 13, you may not be...

Håfa adai ,GFT Annual ConventionMark your calendars for Saturday, March 21, 2026, to attend our GFT Annual Convention starting at 6 PM at the GFT Event Hall, Mangilao. This event is free for GFT members, and we encourage you to join us for an importa...

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21, 2026, to attend our GFT Annual Convention starting at 6 PM at the GFT Event Hall, Mangilao. This event is free for GFT members, and we encourage you to join us for an important day of updates, connection, a...

Håfa adai ,National vs Local PayWe have some incredible news to share, and we want you to hear it directly from us.GFT, AFT Local 1581, is actively working with members of the 38th Guam Legislature to advance legislation that will make a real, lastin...

Statistical Analysis of Core Classroom Teacher Salaries ED-2 through ED-4 Positions FY25 4th Quarter Data Prepared by: Sanjay Sharma, PhD, Vice-President, Guam Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 1581 Date: February 20, 2026 Data Source: Government of...

We want to update you on a proposed adjustment to the public school calendar that affects the start date of the school year. What’s happening Each year, the school start date has advanced by one day. This school year began on August 1, 2025; without...