UPDATED with QFU statement: Outfest‘s Board of Directors has decided to recognize the 12-member Queer Filmworkers United as a union, according to Outfest acting executive director Zackery Alexander Stephens, who as we told you Thursday was promoted amid a 45-day leave of absence by the organization’s executive director Damien S.
Navarro. “I am proud to report that Outfest’s Board of Directors has enthusiastically voted today to recognize Queer Filmworkers United as a union representing our staff.
Several Board members and I are proud union members,” said Stephens in a statement obtained by Deadline. “This organization would not be possible without the support of labor unions.
This recognition is a powerful promise to continue to support and uplift Outfest staff members and those who will join the organization well into the future.” Outfest board co-president Dr.