Whether or not public perception of a strike, or a union, or an industry in general is correct, coal miners aren't gonna be hitting the picket line complaining about how they won't be able to buy that third house they want. So, the public isn't going to roll its eyes at coal miners all that much.
Historically, when it comes to strikes in regard to professional sports, the public has taken the side of the league and the scabs. Especially in sports like baseball and basketball, history has shown that the public isn't gonna cry for LeBron James.
Now, if the NFLPA went on strike, they would have a slightly better argument.
At some point, people who are striking for better pay have to understand that we've all seen your private jets.
If the NFLPA were to strike in the future, and guys who have already been paid generational wealth in their twenties want to stand in solidarity with the rest of the players, that's great; but, they've gotta be careful.
Yeah, if Patrick Mahomes were to say that he deserves more, as a sense of scale, he'd be right. He's the best player in the league, and he's barely in the top ten in terms of pay now.
Still, people know he's got that half billion dollar contract and a ton of promotions. Nobody's crying for him.
What those guys could do is point to problems with the rookie payscale. They could take the time to tell people the truth that you don't get rich the moment you're drafted. Most players are out of the league before they're eligible to negotiate a large contract. Make it about the little guys.
When the writers strike started, everything was a lot more sympathetic. I don't think that Kurtzman and Orzi took to the streets talking about they need to get there's.
Surely enough, it's when the actors took to the streets, and the celebrities made it about them, that the optics changed.
Most actors are people you've never heard of. They live paycheck to pay check. They could be in danger of losing their homes if this keeps going.
Originally, I was gonna downplay Rachel Zegler's remark. "Hey guys. Cool your jets. She's only twenty-two."
Well, Jenna Ortega is twenty, and she's doing what she should be doing as an actor who has become popular. She's spending her time trying to navigate how to help the little guys through this.
For people who should have a ton of media training, they're not acting like it.