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6 C I N E M O N T A G E F R O M C A T H Y R E P O L A , N A T I O N A L E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R to make life diff icult for workers, and ra p i d te c h n o l o g i c a l s h i f ts a n d s t u d i o business challenges remain storm clouds on the horizon. But our members are renowned for their stamina, and they came through in too many ways to count. Some of them joined contract action teams that made sure their kin stayed informed and engaged through- out the process. Others volunteered for car paintings and other inter-local fundraising events. Some even donated to our new hardship fund, administered by the Enter- tainment Com munity Fund and designed to help members in need. Many members did their part simply by staying informed about the issues and voting with their conscience. HIRE A UNION SOUND TEAM AND YOUR AUDIENCE WILL HEAR EVERY WORD When most of our 9,000 active members do that, the results are powerful. I am grate- ful for that, and thankful for all of you. No, we could not have predicted on the day of the March rally where this journey would take us. But we completed it together, and I am enormously proud to have under- taken it with all of you. ■