AFT Local 1904 Honors Women in Leadership at the Inaugural #SupportHER Women’s Basketball Game

On Friday, January 24th, at Panzer Athletic Center on the Montclair State University campus, members of the AFT Local 1904 leadership participated in the inaugural #SupportHER Montclair State University Athletics Women’s Basketball Game, to honor women who have achieved various forms of extraordinary leadership, including former Athletic Director Holly Gera, "The Montclair Girl" Jennifer Tripucka, and Vice President of the East Orange Board of Education, Medina Muhammad.

Image Above: #SupportHER event at Panzer Athletic Center Lobby, Members of AFT Local 1904 Leadership standing in front of merchandise booth displaying banner that includes AFT Local 1904 and AFTNJ Logos. People in photo, from left to right: Brian Abrams, Vice President for Internal Affairs; Laura Field, President; Adrian Reagan, Professional Staff Coordinator; Mike Heller, Treasurer; and Rich Wolfson, Immediate Past President

African American Heritage Parade Holiday Harvest Food Giveaway

On Saturday, December 13th, AFT Local 1904 supported the Holiday Harvest Food Giveaway. Bags of food were provided to those in need, including union members.

Image Above: Banner, including the AFT Local 1904 logo

Image Above: Charlie Hall, President, RWDSU Local 108

AFT Local 1904 Shows Up for Trenton Higher Education Hearing to Mobilize in Solidarity with Colleagues

AFT Local 1904 showed support for NJCU colleagues and Council President Emari DiGiorgio and AFT NJ President Jen Higgins who testified at the Senate Higher Education hearing.

Image Above:  Brian Abrams, Vice President for Internal Affairs, AFT Local 1904; Susan Baglieri, Faculty Negotiator, AFT Local 1904;  Laura Field, President, AFT Local 1904; Adityah Adarkar, Member, AFT Local 1904; Rich Wolfson, Past President, AFT Local 1904

Day of Action

On November 8th, AFT Locals 1904 and 6025 joined others in a Day of Action to launch the national campaign: Higher Ed: Saving Lives, Building Futures, Powering the Economy.  The campaign focused on a Food and Resource Drive for the Red Hawk Pantry.  The goal was to come together to keep the pantry shelves stocked and make a difference for students in need. To encourage participation, Local 1904 offered a pizza party to the department or area with the highest number of member donations and the librarians came out on top!  Thanks to all who donated and helped make this effort a success.

Image Above:  Laura Field, President, AFT Local 1904; Mary Wallace, President, AFT Local 6025

Image Above: Donations