Bill 351-38 needs to hear from us Bill No. 351-38 (COR) was introduced on August 24 by Senator Vince Borja and four other senators. The bill lets the Guam Education Board set its own educator classification and pay. It also sets a target. Our salarie...
We invite all members to the GFT Local 1581 General Membership Meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the GFT Union Hall in Mangilao. We will go over the current issues facing our members, the plans ahead, and the work we can take on tog...
We invite you to Fall on the Island: Bazaar Passport Adventure on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the GFT Union Hall in Mangilao. Our local vendors will have clothing, hand crafts, accessories, antiques and collectibles, home ite...
Steward training is open to every GDOE employee who wants it. If you are interested, email [email protected] or call the office at 671-735-4390. For those interested in becoming a steward for other agencies, let us know of your interest, and we...
PAID LAST IN THE NATION: FEDERAL WAGE DATA PUTS GUAM AT OR NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE COUNTRY IN 65 PERCENT OF OCCUPATIONS Guam education workers are paid less than in any state or territory. Three quarters of Guam’s public school classroom teachers, i...
Register for the GFT Annual PPD Skin Test event taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the GFT Event Hall in Mangilao. This event is open to GFT members and their immediate family only. If you have any questions, please emai...
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...
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...