{"id":827,"date":"2021-05-28T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iatse.net\/?p=827"},"modified":"2021-06-03T19:16:37","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T19:16:37","slug":"local-891-rigger-casey-chan-talks-bridging-the-diversity-and-inclusion-gap-in-the-entertainment-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iatse.net\/local-891-rigger-casey-chan-talks-bridging-the-diversity-and-inclusion-gap-in-the-entertainment-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Local 891 Rigger Casey Chan Talks Bridging the Diversity and Inclusion Gap In the Entertainment Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Meet Local 891 Executive Board member and Rigger, Casey Chan. 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Being of Asian heritage, in the Cantonese culture anything creative and artistic is not considered a real job,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Casey says she encourages the entertainment industry to push for more representation and believes it can bridge the gap and help with the cultural disconnect in diverse communities. \u201cWhen there is more representation, it helps educate the parents and communities of Asian and BIPOC members, that are working in entertainment and for IATSE,\u201d she added. \u201cThis exposure shows that this is a viable industry and a way to thrive in your career and in life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Casey\u2019s parents are not only proud of her career choice, but they have a better understanding on what IATSE is and her craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt wasn\u2019t until after the first three years of me joining the union, my parents saw my paycheck and was like \u201cOh, okay you\u2019re good!\u201d she laughs. \u201cGripping has always been considered more of a labor craft, but it\u2019s a lot of engineering that goes into the job too. With my parents knowing that I am not only using my creativity and intellect, but I am always protected by my union, has given them more comfort, pride, and respect for IATSE and our industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Casey says she encourages young Asian Americans who may be first-generation too, to get involved, be empowered, step up and be a part of the cultural change that is happening within IATSE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Local 891 Executive Board member and Rigger, Casey Chan. 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