GFT Union eUpdate by GFT Union

GFT Apr 15, 2022

Guam Teachers Get Left Behind as Teachers in Several States See Biggest Raise in Decades

Teachers on Guam last saw a pay compression in 2014 when some seasoned teachers received a paltry nickel raise for the…

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GFT Apr 15, 2022

Customs officers to receive $3M retroactive, hazard pay

The Department of Administration expects to begin paying $3 million in retroactive hazard duty pay to Customs officers…

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GFT Apr 8, 2022

Bill 254-36 Defines the Educational and Professional Requirements for Certified School Counselors

Senator Nelson introduced Bill 254-36 to define the educational and professional requirements for certified school…

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GFT Apr 1, 2022

Employees Resigning to Avoid Drug Testing May Lose Re-employment Benefits

Bill 123-36 After nearly a year, the Guam Legislature moved Bill 123-36 into its third reading file. Bill 123-36 will…

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GFT Mar 10, 2022

13th Annual GFT Convention

The 13th Annual GFT Convention kicks off this year at the GFT Compound in Mangilao on Saturday, March 19, 2022. This…

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GFT Mar 1, 2022

Highlights for 180 days and service learning waiver

The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) appeared before members of the Guam Legislature at an informational hearing to…

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GFT Feb 23, 2022

GDOE Pay Plan Committee: Wage Study Priority

Members of the GDOE Pay Plan Committee voiced support to prioritize a wage and salary increase for all employees in…

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GFT Feb 15, 2022

GFT General Membership Meeting Monday, February 28, 2022

General Membership Meeting 6 PM, Monday, February 28, 2022, at GFT, Mangilao. General Membership Meetings provide a…

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