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11 challenge to actually get something done, let alone do something to restore prosperity and stability to the middle class, becomes very difficult to achieve. But Erika also described a path to making real and positive change. If the game is to be played in Sacramento and in Washington, then we must play it there, too. And the time to act is now. As Erika so vividly phrased it, if you don't do the hard work that it takes to get a seat at the table now, then surely you will find yourself on the menu tomorrow. And since we don't intend to do that, the IA is making its presence known in the California State House and in the US Senate and House of Representatives. Politicians are learning how big our industry is and how many voting citizens our industry impacts. Erika also explained that this kind of activism is resource-intensive. It requires lots of volunteers and commitment, and lots of money and time. If the reaction of the 695 members who contributed on Saturday to the IATSE PAC Fund and who put their names on the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet is any indication, it looks like we are prepared to take that challenge and we will indeed stand up and make our voices heard. The membership of Local 695 is engaged in solidarity and ready to fight for fair wages and for a strong union. 2018 elections, here we come! Production Sound & Video Services Supplying the production community with equipment rentals & services. Rentals: 818.954.2310 www.wbsoundandvideo.com ©2017 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Audio • Video • Communication On-Set Visual Displays A/V Presentaions • Custom Packages