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Mike Hodge is expecting a challenger to emerge as he launches his bid for reelection as SAG-AFTRA New York Local president, a source tells Backstage. Hodge, currently co-president of the local, announced his candidacy June 27 along with the rest of his Unite SAG-AFTRA Nationwide slate. The event coincided with a visit to the New York Local from national Co-President Ken Howard, who is running for the union's unified presidency. Howard was quick to endorse Hodge and the rest of the Usan slate, calling them “leaders I trust.” “Mike Hodge knows what's important to working members because he is one,” Howard said in a written statement. “He knows first-hand the challenges we face and has a no-nonsense approach to getting things done, no matter how tough. I've always counted on Mike's leadership because he comes through for NY members time and again. “Early next year we begin contract talks for film, »
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