Exclusive: Crystal Hopkins has been elected president of Iatse Local 871, and her slate of running mates has swept the crafts union’s officer elections. Hopkins, an art department coordinator, defeated Doug Boney, the local’s vice president, receiving 227 votes to his 163. Turnout was dismal, with only about 11% of eligible members casting ballots.
The election marks a sea change for the local and could spell trouble for Leslie Simon, the local’s salaried business rep, whose contract is up in June. Boney and his defeated slate – many of whom were incumbents – were strong supporters of Simon and endorsed her sucessful bid for re-election as an Iatse delegate, in which she finished 10th. Hopkins’ slate didn’t endorse her. Hopkins also has been a vocal opponent of the new Iatse film and TV contract, while Boney and Simon had recommended its ratification.
Marisa Shipley, Hopkins’ vice presidential running mate, also was elected.
The election marks a sea change for the local and could spell trouble for Leslie Simon, the local’s salaried business rep, whose contract is up in June. Boney and his defeated slate – many of whom were incumbents – were strong supporters of Simon and endorsed her sucessful bid for re-election as an Iatse delegate, in which she finished 10th. Hopkins’ slate didn’t endorse her. Hopkins also has been a vocal opponent of the new Iatse film and TV contract, while Boney and Simon had recommended its ratification.
Marisa Shipley, Hopkins’ vice presidential running mate, also was elected.
- 12/21/2018
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
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