{"id":2066200,"date":"2023-10-13T11:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sag-aftra-pickets-in-new-york-l-a-canceled-due-to-potential-safety-concerns\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T11:51:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T15:51:17","slug":"sag-aftra-pickets-in-new-york-l-a-canceled-due-to-potential-safety-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sag-aftra-pickets-in-new-york-l-a-canceled-due-to-potential-safety-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"SAG-AFTRA pickets in NY and LA canceled over safety concerns."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsag-aftra-pickets-in-new-york-l-a-canceled-due-to-potential-safety-concerns%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2066200&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Actors&#8217; Strike Picket Lines Canceled Due \u2063to Safety Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/actors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>actors&#8217; strike<\/strong><\/a>  in Hollywood\u2062 drags on, SAG-AFTRA canceled the picket lines scheduled for Friday in both\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/new-york-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>New York City<\/strong><\/a>  and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/los-angeles\"><strong>Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a>  due to potential threats of violence.<\/p>\n<p>The guild released a\u2063 statement Thursday night\u200c which said,\u2062 &#8220;<em>In light of potential safety concerns \u200cthat are\u200d unrelated to our ongoing strike, there will be no \u2062SAG-AFTRA pickets in New York City or\u200b Los Angeles on Friday, \u2064Oct. 13. Stay safe and see you on the picket lines next week.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In light of potential safety concerns that are unrelated to our ongoing strike, there will be\u2064 no SAG-AFTRA pickets in New York City or Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 13. Stay safe and see you on the picket lines next week. \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SagAftraStrong?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SagAftraStrong<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SagAftraStrike?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SagAftraStrike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dpCyM0PTvh\">pic.twitter.com\/dpCyM0PTvh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sagaftra\/status\/1712673256405119161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The cancellation\u200d comes after former Hamas leader\u200c Khaled Meshaal\u2062 called for people across the Muslim \u2063world \u2064to strike\u200b out with violence\u200d in cities on Friday in what \u200bhe referred to as a &#8220;<em>Day of \u200bJihad<\/em>,&#8221; as The Daily Wire previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/americas-largest-cities-ramp-up-security-as-anti-israel-rallies-hit-streets-after-former-hamas-chief-called-for-day-of-jihad\"><strong>reported<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We \u200ddeclare next Friday, &#8216;The Friday of the Al-Aqsa Flood,&#8217; as a day of general mobilization in our Arab and Islamic world and among the free people of the world,&#8221; \u2064Meshaal said in a statement sent \u2064to Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is a day to rally\u2063 support, offer\u2062 aid, and participate actively. It is a day\u2063 to expose the crimes of the occupation, isolate it, and foil all its\u2064 aggressive schemes. It is a day to\u2064 demonstrate our love for \u200cPalestine, Jerusalem, and Al-Aqsa. It is a day \u200dfor sacrifice, heroism, and dedication, and to earn the honour\u2063 of defending the first \u2063Qibla of Muslims, the third holiest mosque, and the ascension of the trusted Messenger.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The New York Police Department said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2023\/film\/news\/sag-aftra-cancels-friday-pickets-safety-concerns-1235754751\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>statement<\/strong><\/a>  \u2063there were\u2062 &#8220;no credible, specific threats \u200bto New York City&#8221; but explained they were operating with a heightened awareness.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1697290868113000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0ENMcD68WasX89MRQ7Nyjl\">CLICK HERE TO GET\u2062 THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We \u2063are aware\u2064 of the concern that postings \u200bcirculating online have caused, and we have increased our \u200duniform deployments at \u2062large gatherings and cultural gatherings to ensure public safety out of an abundance of caution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Police\u200d Department echoed that\u200c sentiment. They said in \u200ba statement they&#8217;re &#8220;aware of recent statements made calling for action as it relates\u2063 to the conflict \u2062in the Middle East. We have no \u2064information of any specific or credible threats to the City of Los Angeles but we are continuing to assess\u2063 the situation for any potential\u200d impact to our communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We will be reaching\u2064 out\u200d to our local Jewish and Muslim communities and will be providing extra patrol during\u2064 this \u200dunimaginable time,&#8221; \u200cthe statement added.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What demands are \u2062actors making during the ongoing strike, \u2062and how has the escalation of violence impacted\u200d their efforts?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rld,&#8221; Meshaal announced in a video \u200cmessage. &#8220;We call on every \u200bMuslim and Arab to \u2062play their role, demonstrate their anger \u2063using all possible means, and express their support for the \u200bstruggle of the Palestinian people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The threat of violence in major\u200c cities \u200bprompted SAG-AFTRA to prioritize the\u2064 safety of its members and supporters. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tens-of-thousands-join-monday-marches-against-lockdown-in-germany\/\" title=\"Tens of Thousands Join Monday Marches Against Lockdown in Germany\">tensions running high<\/a> and the potential for clashes between strike picketers\u2063 and others in the streets, the decision to cancel the picket lines was made\u200b as a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n<p>The actors&#8217; strike has been ongoing for several weeks now, with actors demanding fair wages, better working conditions, and improved benefits. The strike has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatorship-what-is-the-controversial-legal-measure-highlighted-by-the-blind-side-and-britney-spears\/\" title=\"Conservatorship: Controversial legal measure in The Blind Side and Britney Spears.\">gained significant \u2064attention<\/a> and support from both within the industry and among the general public. However, the escalation of violence in other parts of the world has forced SAG-AFTRA to temporarily suspend their\u200b picketing efforts.<\/p>\n<p>While the cancellation of the picket lines is \u2064disappointing for many actors and their\u200c supporters, safety must always come first. SAG-AFTRA remains committed\u2062 to fighting for\u2063 the rights and demands of\u2063 actors, but they understand that it is crucial to do so\u2064 in a peaceful \u200band\u2063 safe manner.<\/p>\n<p>In their statement, SAG-AFTRA emphasized the importance of safety, stating, &#8220;The wellbeing of our members and supporters is our top priority. We will continue to work \u200ddiligently \u200bto address the concerns and issues raised by our members during this strike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The decision to cancel the\u200b picket\u200d lines also highlights the need for increased security measures in volatile times. Cities around the world are now realizing the importance of maintaining public safety and protecting individuals from potential harm. The threat \u200dof violence, whether related \u2062to the strike or not, cannot be taken\u200b lightly, and organizations\u200d must take appropriate steps\u200b to ensure the safety\u2062 of their\u200c members and the general public.<\/p>\n<p>The actors&#8217; strike is far from over, and SAG-AFTRA has vowed to resume their picketing efforts next week. They remain determined to achieve their goals\u200d and fight for \u2064the rights of actors everywhere. However, the strike must be carried out responsibly \u200cand with the well-being of all involved in mind.<\/p>\n<p>As Hollywood continues to grapple\u2064 with \u200dthe \u200dstrike, it is essential to remember the importance of peaceful protests and the right to express \u2063concerns and \u200bdemands.\u200d Violence and aggression have no place in any form of activism, and it is crucial for all parties \u2062involved to prioritize non-violent means \u200bof communication \u2064and negotiation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dcancellation of the picket lines \u200dserves as a reminder of the complex\u200d and challenging nature of protests. Safety concerns must be addressed and precautions \u200btaken to ensure\u2063 that\u200b individuals are not put at risk. It is a responsibility that falls on all those involved, including both the organizers\u200b and \u200dparticipants.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u2063 picket lines \u2063may be canceled for now, the spirit of the\u200b actors&#8217; strike remains strong. \u2063SAG-AFTRA and its members will regroup and continue to fight for their \u200drights in the weeks to come. The\u200b hope is that\u2064 through peaceful and constructive dialogue, \u200ca resolution can be reached that satisfies the demands of all parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, it is \u2063crucial for everyone to \u200cremain vigilant and prioritize the safety and well-being of all. The actors&#8217; strike represents a larger movement for justice and equality within the entertainment industry. It \u200cis essential for all actors, workers, and supporters to remember the values and principles that guide this movement, always ensuring that their actions reflect\u2062 the integrity and purpose of their cause.<\/p>\n<p>As the actors&#8217;\u200b strike moves forward,\u200c it is crucial that all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sag-aftra-pickets-in-new-york-l-a-canceled-due-to-potential-safety-concerns\/\" title=\"SAG-AFTRA pickets in NY and LA canceled over safety concerns.\">parties involved maintain open lines<\/a> of communication, respect each other&#8217;s rights and \u2063perspectives, and work together towards a fair and just resolution. \u200dOnly through collaborative efforts and a commitment to peaceful dialogue can lasting change be achieved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>no picket lines in NYC and LA on Friday. SAG-AFTRA made this decision due to possible violence. 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