Goals

As your Business Agent, I remain dedicated to supporting you and Local 44. Despite challenges such as strikes and industry setbacks, I have worked diligently to achieve meaningful progress for our union. Together, we have secured significant victories at the bargaining table and enhanced the governance of Local 44. I am committed to addressing the new challenges we face with the same focus and determination demonstrated during my previous two terms, working to guide our Local toward a stronger, more secure future.

I am committed to ensuring accessibility and open communication with all members. I believe in fostering greater engagement and responsiveness within the Union. An effective union listens to its members, addresses their concerns, identifies areas for improvement, and develops strategies to meet the memberships changing needs.

As your Business Agent, I will continue to pursue the following goals, objectives, and initiatives in my next term:

  • Continue to ensure you feel heard, supported, and defended in the workplace.

  • Ardently support the advancement of progressive and timely improvements in collective bargaining agreements, constitution and bylaws, and internal policies.

  • Continue to build member engagement through internal organizing. Mandate Craft Steering Committees for all crafts.

  • Continue to maintain a presence with on-site field representation. 

  • Keep fighting to ensure our Local 44 departments remain—Fully 44!

  • Continue to facilitate communication among individual crafts and between crafts to build a support network for members.

  • Continue to promote and encourage prop makers to pursue and become qualified in Prop Shop and set the foundation for the next generation of Special Effects technicians. 

  • Prioritize contract education/awareness to ensure members benefit from the full extent of the agreements.

  • Continue to build skills training for essential basic crafts, as well as, in CNC and other emerging technologies.

  • Continue to push for effective 21st century communication infrastructure and support. 

  • Aggressively assert and protect our jurisdiction and advocate against subcontracting to non-union facilities. 

  • Work collaboratively with other Hollywood Locals to strengthen the solidarity of the Studio IATSE Locals and develop effective strategies for collective success.

  • Encourage and support member engagement and participation in Union activities to build upon Local 44 solidarity.

“The result of effective field representation emboldens people to defend their jurisdiction, feel safety in self-advocating for their rights and their contract benefits without fear of reprisal. Most importantly, field representation allows members to feel heard, engaged and supported in their day-to-day lives.”