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incentive. It's something our industry desperately needs, and the fact that it was echoed over and over again made it clear that this is going to be a major focus for IATSE moving forward. As the week went on, the schedule continued to reflect the depth and importance of the work being done. Thursday was a significant day, as it included the nomination of officers—a process that underscored the democratic foundation of our union and the trust we place in our leadership. Friday, the final day of the Convention, was devoted to celebrating our members and their contributions. Several honors were presented, including the Retired Officers Award, the International President's Award, the Outstanding Young Leaders Award, and the Outstanding Women's Leader Award. These moments highlighted the dedication, leadership, and hard work that keep IATSE strong. Shuler from the AFL-CIO and Sean O'Brien from the Teamsters gave powerful calls for unity—a reminder that, as labor organizations, we're stronger when we stand shoulder to shoulder. There were also deeply thoughtful conversations from Annette Bening and Joseph Benincasa with the Entertainment Community Fund, and a broader look at the international landscape from Bea Bruske of the Canadian Labour Congress and Johannes Studinger from UNI Global. Russell Hollander and Lesli Linka Glatter of the DGA shared great insight into how collaboration across crafts is essential to the future of our industry. Hearing from Tino Gagliardi and Bruce Raynor helped put into perspective the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the labor movement. A key point that kept coming up—and one that stuck with me—was the push for a national film and entertainment tax International Vice President Mike Miller addressing the Motion Picture Caucus The Delegates in the Convention Hall The convention floor with President Loeb and the International Vice Presidents on stage