Montclair Adjunct Union AFT Local 6025

08/17/2026

Local 6025 joined 7 other locals from the Council of NJ State College Locals - AFT on Saturday for a Contract Activist Team power-mapping training to prepare for the new contract!

07/30/2026

Earlier this month, members from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the biannual AFT National Convention.

AFTNJ President Jennifer Higgins said members were "ready to take the next steps with AFT to fight to defend our democracy." She also recognized Laurie LeFever for highlighting the Montclair State adjunct union's voter engagement efforts and applauded Rutgers URA-AFT's Josephine Nagle, AFT Local 6025's Alyssa Nittolo-Harris, and AFT Local 2222's Cindy Simon for becoming Democracy Defenders ahead of the midterm elections.

💙 Together, we're organizing, educating, and defending democracy.

07/19/2026

UNITED IN D.C.: AFT New Jersey leaders, members and retirees gather at the 2026 AFT Convention in Washington.

07/17/2026

Day one at the AFT National Convention in Washington, DC. Our very own 1st VP served on a Higher Ed Panel about mobolization/political engagement strategies.

06/12/2026

Proud to take part in Lobby Day with AFTNJ and meet with legislators from across the state to advocate for restoring cuts to the higher education budget. Investing in higher education is an investment in our students, our communities, and New Jersey's future.

06/11/2026

On May 25, our own VP at Large, Carl Gunhouse, spoke in Trenton alongside AFTNJ President Jennifer Higgins, advocating for summer unemployment benefits for adjunct faculty.

Their efforts help raise awareness about the challenges adjuncts face and the importance of ensuring they have access to the support they need between semesters.

Thank you to Carl and all those working to advance fairness and economic security for adjunct educators.

06/11/2026

🦅 Red Hawk Recognition Day 🦅

Local 6025 was proud to be part of Red Hawk Recognition Day, celebrating the strength, achievements, and spirit of our community.

We hosted an information table where attendees could learn more about our union, connect with members, and pick up one of our Local 6025 giveaway cups. It was great to meet so many people and have conversations throughout the day.

We were also honored to sponsor the musicians whose talent and energy helped make the event a success. Supporting local events and bringing people together is an important part of who we are.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, enjoyed the music, and helped make the day memorable. We look forward to continuing to support opportunities that strengthen community connections and celebrate the people who make our region special.

05/12/2026

John supports St. John's!

04/17/2026

What an incredible evening at our Annual Awards Dinner at the Valley Regency! ✨

With nearly 90 attendees, the night was filled with great energy, connection, and celebration. Guests enjoyed a delicious four-course dinner, a live band, and the opportunity to come together as a community to recognize outstanding achievements.

Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees:
Donna Kobza – Teaching & Learning, MSU Campus
Bob Price – Teaching & Learning, MSU Campus
Juliana Asamoah – Justice Studies, MSU Campus
Sarvenaz Taridashti – Psychology, MSU Campus
Wanda Croudy – Humanities, Bloomfield Campus
Allison Dubow – Linguistics, MSU Campus
Sonia Rios – Spanish, MSU Campus
Jeff Zieleniewski – Spanish, MSU Campus

We were also proud to witness the swearing-in of our Executive Board by AFTNJ President Jennifer Higgins.

2026 Executive Board:
President – Mary Wallace
First Vice President – Laurie LeFever
Second Vice President – John Garett
Secretary – Alyssa Nittolo
Treasurer – Bob Russo
Vice Presidents at Large – JW Alexandre, Juliana Asamoah, Lily Bonilla, Wandy Croudy, Carl Gunhouse, Jim Kennedy

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special. Your presence and support truly made the night a success. 📸

04/01/2026

AFT stands united at No Kings ✊

Proud to stand united across the United States—lifting our shared values and collective voice.

Check out Mary Wallace and John Garett in this video live from Montclair, representing strength, unity, and an unwavering commitment to our community.

Across the country—from big cities to rural communities—AFT members showed up, loud, united, and ready to make one thing clear: there are no kings in America...