Local 706 - The Artisan

8 • THE ARTISAN SUMMER 2021 styled properly, or an Asian woman can- not have her eyes shaded or lined correctly, or skin tones cannot be matched or edges protected, we provide a disservice. This disrespect—like all hurtful behavior, words or actions—causes pain. We need to keep having these discussions. In the meantime, we can all make simple, meaningful and demonstrative changes in the way we crew our departments, treat our co-workers, and relate to others. Good News: After all that we have been through, we have much to be thankful for: hours worked in our film & televi- sion industry are well above average in Los Angeles; Disneyland Resort has reopened, live theatrical productions are being sched- uled here and on the road, and our members are once again working! We had an amazing Guild Awards Show in April, our Local 706/798 members won the Oscar for Makeup & Hairstyling—and made history at the same time, and vaccinations are up & cases are down here in California. Keep the good news going by calling my office work line and be the first member to tell me the name of one production for which I was Emmy nominated; I will personally pay your dues for the remaining two quarters of 2021. Taking a moment to take in the good news. Supporting diversity by being more inclusive and providing equal opportunities for all. Being more involved in your union. It all starts with you. You are the union. Please enjoy your issue of The Artisan. Sincerely and in solidarity, Randy Sayer Valued Sisters, Brothers and kin, Elections: Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a recall election. Newsom proved himself to be a supporter of the IATSE locals in San Francisco while serving as mayor, then as lieutenant governor, and now as governor, he has been a big proponent of the IATSE up and down our state. He was there for us when he approved the reopening of our film & television industry. He mandated stay-at- home orders, masks and vaccinations and guided our state through the pandemic. I also happen to wear a wedding ring thanks to this man. The IATSE, the California IATSE Council (CIC) and Local 706 is supporting Gov. Newsom in this election. Soon, our Local 706 members will once again be choosing our own elected officers and Board members to guide our Guild forward for the next three-year term. Please take the time now to review our Local 706 Constitution regarding the election procedures … and please consider investing time in helping strengthen our union by becoming more active in our Local! Whatever your views, the best thing that you can do for your Guild, your union, your city, our California and these United States is to make your voice heard: V-O-T-E! Diversity: A month ago, I served as a panelist on a Producers Guild of America (PGA) online discussion regarding "Hair & Makeup Equity: Changing the Industry Standard" to explore whether our make-up & hair departments are living up to our fullest potential in our abilities to work effectively with actors and actresses of color. This subject is ongoing with the IATSE, the IA's own Diversity, Equality & Inclusivity Committee, our make-up artists & hair stylists guilds on both coasts, our own Diversity Committee, and SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity. It's not enough to provide "lip service" to this subject. Black, Indigenous, Asian, all persons of color deserve to have an equal quality of service in our make-up trailers and hair rooms throughout the entertainment industry. I am fortunate to represent the most talented, highest skilled, experienced and trained workforce in the industry; however, whenever a man or woman of color cannot get their textured hair barbered or LOCAL PERSPECTIVE BY RANDY SAYER Business Representative, I.A.T.S.E. Local 706 Gov. Newsom has been a big proponent of the IATSE in California. " "

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