RJ Hume - Sergeant-at-Arms - Production Coordinator

Fellow members, I have been in our Local for 17yrs.  After so many years of almost non-existent progress, I take pride in serving on your Board of Directors these last three years and witnessing more progress than ever over the last 5 years.  Being a nominee with the Building On Progress slate for the upcoming elections, I am proud to run with some fellow Board members to continue with the much needed growth along with some respected veterans and younger members to bring more awareness to the needs of the Local.  Running with a positive approach, as opposed to sending out misleading information, served us well these last three years and we look forward to achieving more growth and respect that we all significantly deserve in Local 871.    The encouragement I have felt from the progress along with the support of many members has inspired me to run for the office of Sergeant-At-Arms and Delegate with this esteemed group.

Please consider this slate of devoted members which is led by our Presidential nominee, Doug Boney.  As Vice President these last three years, Doug Boney stepped up to Chair most of the Board and Membership meetings.  I have witnessed Doug lead with integrity and was one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it came to our constitution and Parliamentary procedures.  Our other officers, Pamela Brown, Michael Williams and Sandy Fleck will serve with the passion and knowledge they have already given to the Local.  I will be honored and proud to continue serving you while assisting the President, Officers and esteemed Board members to maintain decorum when needed and assist in practical details of setting up meetings. 

From representing us in Sacramento to offering my assistance in an arbitration case in order to bring in new members, my goal is to continue serving you at the best of my ability.  I’ll strive to promote positive attitudes and encourage continued accomplishments from our Board of Directors and Business Reps.  From commissioning the Pay Equity study to the hiring of a needed Field Rep to welcoming the largest organized group of new members in IATSE history, we will keep moving forward.  You deserve to be represented positively, fairly, fiscally and respectfully while we move to gain more respect in our industry.  The knowledge and progress displayed these last three years was the change this Local was eager to experience.  Let’s keep building!
In Solidarity!