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06/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 15:06

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono Meets With Union Leaders

https://www.sagaftra.org/us-sen-mazie-hirono-meets-union-leaders

June 28, 2024

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, sat down for an informal and informative roundtable discussion with leaders from the Council of Hawaii Entertainment Unions. Among the issues discussed were artificial intelligence and the arts, workers' rights, the visa waiver program for film/TV productions, and the state of the film and creative industries in Hawaii.

The SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local is grateful to the senator and her staff for sharing their time and for their continued support of our local actors and film community.

Top photo: From left, IATSE Local 665 Secretary-Treasurer Shawn Christensen, SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local Secretary Scott Swartz, SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local Executive Director Mericia Palma Elmore, SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local Vice President Charles Uyehara, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, AFM Local 677 officer John Leblanc, Noah Evlsin of the WGA, and IATSE Local 665 officer Christopher Weicking.

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