Universal’s alleged stunt to handle protestors has left leftists furious with ‘comic book villain-level evil’.
Universal Pictures Accused of Trimming Trees to Deny Shade to Picketers During Heatwave
Universal Pictures is facing allegations of trimming trees outside its Hollywood property during a heatwave to deprive picketers of shade during the ongoing industry shutdown. The studio has denied hiring a landscaper for this purpose, but photos of the trimmed trees have gone viral on social media, sparking accusations of cruelty.
The Los Angeles City Controller’s Office is investigating after several trees were cut near Universal Studios property on a day when writers, actors and other film industry union workers were set to picket during ongoing labor disputes.https://t.co/rWvwq8dpr8
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Unions representing the strikers have accused the company of creating an unsafe environment, forcing picketers to patrol busy streets with significant car traffic. The Los Angeles City Controller’s Office is currently investigating the tree trimming incident.
In response, NBCUniversal, the parent company of Universal Pictures, stated that the tree pruning was done for safety reasons and not as an attempt to undermine the union. The company has offered canopies and tents to the strikers for shade and has clarified that the trees in question have been trimmed regularly for years.
Background on the Writers’ Strike
The ongoing strike by TV writers, demanding better pay and residual income, has been joined by actors from the SAG-AFTRA union. Both groups are demanding higher wages, citing the impact of streaming on their income. This dual strike is the first to affect the film and TV industries since the 1960s.
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