A teacher pay gap we can finally close
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 salaries are to reach at...
Representing GovGuam Agencies and Alutiiq Bus Drivers
GFT, AFT Local 1581, exclusively represents the Guam Department of Education Teachers and Support Staff, Guam Memorial Hospital Nurses and Staff, University of Guam Support Staff, Guam Community College Support Staff, Guam Waterworks, Guam Fire Department, Department of Public Health and Social Services Eligibility Specialists, Guam Port Authority, Department of Public Works Bus Drivers, Alutiiq Bus Drivers, Guam Police Department, Customs and Quarantine, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and the Department of Corrections, Port Authority of Guam Police I and II, Port Security Guard (Armed), Psychiatric Nurses, Psychiatric Technicians, and Department of Public Works Sanitation Division.
General Membership Meeting 9-21-2026
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 together to...
Fall on the Island: Bazaar Passport Adventure
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 items, handmade...
GDOE Teacher and Support Staff Steward Training
Steward training is open to every GDOE employee who wants it. If you are interested, email membership@gftunion.com 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 will offer...
Paid Last in the Nation: Federal Wage Data Puts Guam at or Near the Bottom
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, including the...
GFT Annual PPD Skin Test Event Registration
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 email...
General Membership Meeting May 18, 2026
Master’s Programs at University of Guam
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 M.Ed. Innovations...
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
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 local schools for...
Teach Grant Program
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 professionally,...
GFT Annual Convention 2026
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, and solidarity....
Core Classroom Teacher Salaries on Guam FY2025
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 Guam FY25 4th...
