CDG - The Costume Designer

I admit it is hard to see us sliding backward as I complete my fi rst century as an American. "People erroneously be- lieve there is a shortage of workers. There's a shortage of good jobs. ou have corporations making massive prof- its during pandemic conditions, then you have so-called essential workers putting themselves at risk for poverty wages." This is according to Kent Wong, Director of the CLA Labor Center. CLA will expand its worker justice program funded by the new annual state budget in all of the California university systems. CLA Labor Center is training labor leaders. Starbucks and Amazon workers are working for wages when they know they deserve more. The CDG election return ballot count shows us how seri- ous we are as members about having our voices heard. CDG Local is , members strong, but that strength is diminished by poor member participation. oting for the candidates for CDG leadership helps build solidarity. Also, the attention of the IATSE District and the IATSE International recognize those voting numbers and the commitment of our membership to achieve pay euity. High member participation in the election sends a strong message of solidarity. The power of the ballot cannot be underestimated. oter turnout shows strength and belief in our common goals for pay euity, bodily autonomy, member diversity, preservation of our liberties, and so much more. CDG election ballots must be returned by p.m. PDT September , . Let's all vote and make it return ballot count. "We have done so much good work together. And we have so much more to do. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Action is an antidote to despair. Let's take strength from one another and fi nd the determination to keep going. We need each other. And our country needs us." Norman Lear, television produceractivistAmerican Way ounder speaking on his th birthday Photo: Kelly Serfoss L De ga te I admit it is hard to see us sliding backward as I complete L De ga te L De ga te Be t ty Mad n In solidarity, Betty Madden CDG Labor Delegate and County ederation of Labor, Sergeant at Arms bmadden@cdgia.com 10 10 THE COSTME DESIGNER ALL

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