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sagaftra.org | Summer 2019 | SAG-AFTRA 55 TWIN CITIES BROADCASTERS LEARN THE ART OF ORGANIZING T he Twin Cities Local led a union organizing workshop for broadcasters on March 30 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The event was led by Local Board member Mark Bradley, who, in addition to his work for the local, serves on SAG-AFTRA's National Organizing Committee as well as on several state and local-led AFL-CIO boards. The local has a large number of broadcasters relative to its size, which makes it important for member leaders and union broadcasters to have the tools necessary to build stronger broadcast shops. Bradley's workshop focused on the nuances of one-on-one conversation and how members can better communicate with one another. Attendees also discussed new approaches to organizing to help strengthen their own stations and to help non-union colleagues form unions in their respective locations. Twin Cities National Organizing Committee member Mark Bradley discusses organizing approaches with broadcasters. SET SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE P roduction in the Pacific Northwest is growing at a fantastic rate, and the Portland Local is working to educate people about the importance of safety on set. In April, the local joined in an unprecedented effort with IATSE, DGA and Teamsters to present a set safety expo at the Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists stages in Clackamas. The expo featured stories from film workers hurt on set and offered information on resources for reporting safety issues. Intimacy Coordinator Kristen Elizabeth discussed her job of protecting actors engaged in shooting intimate scenes. May saw the local present a special conservatory workshop on actors and stunts. SAG-AFTRA member Jeff McKracken shared do's and don'ts related to action on film and TV sets, and let the attendees know when to leave the action to professionals. As the Northwest's industry grows, the SAG-AFTRA Portland Local will be there to keep media workers safe. Portland ALLYSSON RIGGS, IATSE 600 Portland Local Board member Michelle Damis and IATSE Local 488 Business Agent Cdavid Cottrill Thomas Hanley Hanley in On the Waterfront providing for his family, and he was thus unable to pay to join Screen Actors Guild. Unable to land more acting roles, Hanley became a longshoreman at age 16, following in the footsteps of his father, who disappeared when Hanley was 4 months old and is believed to have been murdered by a gang that ran the West Side piers. Over his 52 years of work, he became a lifelong advocate of unions and fought to reform the shipping industry. His advocacy included service as the recording secretary for Local 1558 of the International Longshoremen's Association. SAG-AFTRA is proud and honored to have a steadfast union advocate and performer among its membership. Congratulations to Thomas Hanley! Hanley continues from page 49 COLUMBIA PICTURES