GFT Union eUpdate by GFT Union

GFT Oct 15, 2021

Stop Blaming Teachers!

The Guam Daily Post ran an article entitled Tensions rise at education board special meeting over budget where GFT…

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GFT Oct 1, 2021

Minimum Wage for Salary Employees

Once again it is time to talk about the low wages in Guam. Yep, Guam needs a raise. The minimum wage is the lowest…

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GFT Sep 24, 2021

JIC RELEASE NO. 798 – DPHSS Issues Guidance Memos 2021-28; Isolation Clearance Letters Available Via Email

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-28, which provides…

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GFT Sep 3, 2021

Recognizing Labor Leaders Who Shaped Our Future

What do you think of when you see Labor Day on your calendar? A sunny summer day, barbecues, a school holiday, or…

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GFT Aug 27, 2021

GDOE and Private Schools Move Online

Teachers and Staff: Report to work as usual. Await further guidance from your school principal. Check your work…

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GFT Aug 27, 2021

DODEA School Bus Drivers Enjoy New and Improved Contract

The Guam Federation of Teachers has just completed the negotiation and ratification of a new and improved COLLECTIVE…

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GFT Aug 13, 2021

Nurse Pay Not Budgeted in FY2022

Governor Leon Guerrero approved a 15% increase in base salary with differential pay ranging from 10% to 25% in June, the…

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GFT Aug 6, 2021

Welcome Back SY2021-2022

Educators have just been through the second-most challenging year of their professional lives. What’s the most…

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