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86 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2026 | sagaftra.org On Location Throwing Shakas for Opening Day Local union leaders, including Hawaii Local President Henry Ian Cusick, Hawaii Local Secretary Marie Hathaway and other Hawaii Local Board members, came to the Capitol on Jan. 21 for the Hawaii State Legislature's Opening Day. The group spent the day talking with legislators, staff and officials about issues that affect local members and the creative industries in Hawaii. ● Hawaii Local Holds Board Retreat Ahead of Sundance Relocation From left, SAG-AFTRA Colorado Local President Sonny G.; National Board member Nancy Flanagan; Colorado Local Board member Nick Dreselly Thomas; Colorado Local Vice President Golden Goodwin; and Colorado Local Board members Dawanda Pesicka, Ray Patrick and Pam Renall at Hotel Teatro on Jan. 25. The group convened for a board retreat and strategic planning session in Denver's historic theater district. Surrounded by powerful history, newly elected board members joined existing leaders in a day of focused collaboration. With Sundance Film Festival relocating to the state next year, there was robust discussion and a vivid reimagining of the local's presence. ● Mayor Sets the Scene in SF On Feb. 11, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed into law updates to the Scene in SF incentive, including up to 20% back for productions who hire local above- and below-the-line talent. San Francisco-Northern California Local member leaders and staff were in attendance supporting the new program and speaking on behalf of labor. ● San Fran- NorCal Colorado