Under my Leadership,
the Secretary-Treasurer’s
Office will be Responsive,
Accountable, Accurate,
and Solution-Driven.
For the last 7 years, I have been serving behind the scenes in different capacities to move Local 47 toward proactive change. Now, I’m stepping forward - running for the office of Secretary-Treasurer to ensure that ALL of us have the opportunity to earn a living wage.
“Over the last several years I have had the great pleasure of working with Lydia in a variety of capacities. Most recently she was instrumental (no pun intended!) in coordinating the work of the Strategic Planning Committee. Due to the Strategic Planning Committee’s dedication and efforts our union has an incredible roadmap to follow for many years to come and without Lydia’s involvement in the process we would not have been able to achieve such a successful conclusion. Lydia’s attention to detail, amazing analytical ability and calm and measured approach demonstrates true leadership. Lydia is a shining star in our union and will make an excellent officer!”
— John Acosta
Vote Your Choice
This election is not a popularity contest. Each and every office is a JOB that one of our colleagues will be paid to do for us for the next 2 years. The weeks leading up to this election have been our interview process. Your vote decides who will be hired.
I've prepared a short job interview for you to watch before you head to the polls to hire your next Secretary-Treasurer.
Local 47 Action Taken
Leadership (2020-Now)
Member of the Local 47 Executive Board with full knowledge and understanding of the current challenges Local 47 is facing | Trustee, responsible to advise the Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Board on strategic financial decisions to ensure Local 47 can weather the impact of COVID-19
Process Improvement (2019-Now)
2019: Re-structured Hearing Board Past Due Work Dues Process | 2019: Identified discrepancies and corrected errors in Member Past Due Work Dues amounts within Local 47 Member database | 2020: Led implementation of revised Hearing Board Representative Member communication
Representation (2018-2019)
2018: Elected Delegate to the 101st Convention of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) | 2019: Represented Local 47 as Delegate to the 101st Convention of the AFM
Organizing (2017-Now)
2017: Strategized organizing campaigns | 2018: Participated in Actions to influence key contract negotiations | 2019: Stood with Recording Musicians to demand fair wages for Streaming
Strategic Planning (2016-Now)
2014: Called for Local 47 to adopt Strategic Planning process | 2016: Set and prioritized Local 47 top 6 strategic initiatives as sole female member of Strategic Planning Committee | 2018: Drafted and led through the process of ratification Local 47 Bylaws Section 2. Mission Statemen
Education/Experience
English/Business degree (Accounting emphasis)
2018 AFL-CIO Civic Leadership Academy
2018 LA Fed Organizing Institute
15-year Communication/Policy Executive in Corporate Finance Industry
27-year Professional Musician: Violinist (Musical Theater, Symphony, Recording, Casuals), Contractor, Personnel Manager
Developed and managed database, website, and intranet major financial institutions
Established relationship with sister Unions SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, AFSCME, UTLA through participation in LA Fed Organizing Actions
Local 47: Hearing Board Secretary, Legislative Committee, Wage-Scale Committee, Organizing Committee, Employment Development Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Hearing Board Representative
Top 6 Priorities for Secretary-Treasurer’s Office
Proactive planning and budgeting to ensure Local 47 is prepared to face the future from a position of financial strength
Respond to and resolve Local 47 Member communication/needs in a timely manner
Accurate accounting and record of Member transactions
Modern communication platforms that meet 21st-century Member needs
Accessible Membership Department accountable to provide accurate and timely information to existing and prospective Members
Solution-Driven process improvement with strategic and efficient implementation
Vote Your Choice
If you:
Already mailed your ballot, but changed your mind
Filled out your ballot, but didn’t get it in the mail in time to reach Local 47
Requested a mail-in ballot but haven’t received it yet
Forgot to request a mail-in ballot
It’s not too late! Per our AFM Local 47 Bylaws, all votes cast at the Local 47 Offices supersede any previous mail-in ballot.
Voting will take place Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at Local 47 Headquarters from 9am to 9pm
3220 Winona Ave.
Burbank CA 91504
The Election Board, in conjunction with Local 47 building management, has designed a protocol for on-site voting that follows government health and safety regulations in effect on the day of the election. If you have already received an absentee ballot, but not mailed it in, you CAN bring it to the Local on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, during polling hours, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and drop it off. But please wear a mask!
UPDATE: On-site voting will take place entirely outdoors. Do not park your vehicle. Do not get out of your vehicle. Drive to the parking lot at the rear of the building. You must wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth.
