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Business Representative

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a leader you can trust

Real results today. A vision for tomorrow.

Aloha, Brothers, Sisters & Kin –


For the past nine years, I have been your Business Rep. through some of our Localʻs most challenging times: the pandemic, labor strikes, film contraction and everything in between. 

Finally, there is film work on the horizon, and three shows overlapping next Spring. I am actively pursuing an agreement with the City, and we have organizing targets in our sights. Now is not the time to downshift. We are ramping up.

It looks easy from the bleachers, but unless youʻve been doing it for as long as I have, you will get swallowed by the work. It takes careful consideration and real commitment. 

 

So, ignore the noise.

You deserve results, not rhetoric.


It is a privilege to serve you, and I humbly ask for your vote to continue as your B.A. and lead IATSE Hawaiʻi into the future with Unity and ALOHA.

Get ready, voting opens soon!

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Meet Your Business Rep

     I’ve spent the last 40 years working in this industry, and the last nine as your Business Rep. Iʻve seen our industry change over the years, and we have done a great job adapting to the times in the past, but now change is happening faster than ever before.

     Weʻre facing real questions about how much work stays in Hawaiʻi, what kind of lives our members can build here, and how we protect the next generation of crew coming up behind us. We need to continue building a stronger, safer, and more connected Local, where every member knows they are seen, supported and never standing alone.  

     As your Business Representative, I will continue listening, learning, and fighting to make sure our workers are treated fairly and with respect. That means:

  • Pushing for safe, sane hours and conditions on every job.
  • Protecting our contracts, wages and benefits.
  • Answering our membersʻ emails, texts and calls when they reach out.
  • Organizing non-union companies and supporting our allies.
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Priorities Going Forward

Fighting for jobs at the State Capitol
Fighting for Our Jobs
Since June, I have worked with film industry professionals and union leaders to draft amendments and meet with legislators so our bills finally get passed. So far, we have wide support!
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Training & Career Pathways
From safety trainings to specialized workshops, I focus on preparing for an ever-changing landscape. We risk being obsolete if we donʻt stay ahead of technology, keep our skills sharp and our certs up-to-date.
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Teamwork
Jade and Kim are true professionals and show up every day, ready to serve. With the help of an engaged board, we are unstoppable.
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Union in Community
Whether we are volunteering in the community or showing up for other unions, our strength at work should always come with Aloha for each other and our community.

Why I Do This Work

I love this industry. I love these islands. And I love the people who make our productions come alive every day. Being your Business Representative is an honor and a kuleana (responsibility) I take seriously.

MAHALO for the trust you’ve placed in me. I’m here to continue standing up for you.

My Priorities Moving Forward

Protect Local Jobs

Continue advocating for strong contracts and fair hiring so more work stays in Hawaiʻi and more opportunities go to Local 665 members.

Clear & Reliable Communication

Iʻve heard your concerns about getting stage calls out earler. I am committed to working with our full-time officers and updated software to get it done.

Training, Organizing & Career Support

We have signed stage agreements through 2027 and are strengthening our ties with the Blaisdell. We are ramping up and need to finish these out.

Safe & Fair Working Conditions

Make sure every production honors our agreements, follows safety standards and treats our members with the respect theyʻve earned.

I need to train and stay sharp just like you!

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How to Vote

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TODAY

Call the office to ensure you are eligible to VOTE and verify your email address

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TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 25TH

Make sure you are in good standing by paying all of your financial obligations.

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FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 28TH

The day after Thanksgiving: VOTING IS OPEN! Contact the office if you did not receive your ballot in your email inbox.

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FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 19TH

VOTING CLOSES. Last day to cast your vote

Your vote is 100% ANONYMOUS AND CONFIDENTIAL. Honest Ballot will only share results, not who voted for whom. 

Friday, Nov 28th, 2025,

8 am HST

Election goes live!
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Wednesday, Dec 17th, 2025,

5 pm HST

Last day for voters to pay financial obligations.
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Friday, Dec 19th, 2025,

5 pm HST

Election Day ends! Cast your vote!
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Saturday, Dec 20th, 2025

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Vote tallying by Honest Ballot, Election Committee & Observers via Zoom.
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Sunday, Dec 21st, 2025

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Installation of Officers. A new term begins!
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Leadership

relying on proven international leaders who stand and support our iatse hawaiʻi members and workforce across all islands

Solidarity

standing shoulder to shoulder with our local unions so our fight for safety, wages and respectis never fought alone

Members

putting local 665 members at the center of every decision i make. from set visits to calls, my work starts and stops with you

Future Members

showing up in schools and career fairs to open doors for the next generation of union workers

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Let’s Keep Moving Forward Together

If you believe in the work we’ve done and the work still ahead of us I humbly ask for your vote.

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