Know the meaning of the tree law meme as it goes viral on Reddit
The simmering tension between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios like Universal Studios has seen a unique twist, driving the internet into a frenzy over California’s tree laws.
Earlier this year, the WGA, representing over 11,000 screenwriters, went on strike, demanding better pay and an increased share of streaming service residuals.
Explained what is the tree law and its meaning as WGA strike meme goes viral on Twitter and Reddit
WGA’s contentious strike with major studios like Universal Studios
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Their actions were caused by unfinished talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which includes a large number of film studios and production companies, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+.
On July 14, it was a big deal that the American actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, also went on strike over the same problems. Both actors and writers walked out at the same time, which hadn’t happened since the 1960s and caused a lot of trouble in the entertainment business.
The controversial tree Pruning incident by Universal Studios
Last week, people who were protesting outside of Universal Studios were surprised by what they saw. There were a lot of cuts made to trees that used to provide shade from the hot Los Angeles sun. Many protesters and Internet users thought that this was a small way for the studio to get back at them, since these trees are usually cut in the autumn or winter.
Twitter user Chris Stephens (@ChrisStephensMD) voiced his annoyance, saying, “Quick shoutout to the good people at @UniversalPics for trimming the trees that gave out picket line shade right before a 90+ week.”
This act sparked an internet movement, with many diving deep into local tree laws to ascertain the legitimacy of Universal Studios’ actions. If found unlawful, many netizens were prepared to report this transgression to city officials.
Tree drama unfolds: #TreeLaw takes over Twitter
The controversy expanded rapidly, propelling the hashtag #TreeLaw to trending status on Twitter. Many users eagerly discussed the tree laws applicable in different states and explored avenues to escalate the matter to city officials. In response to the growing uproar, the Los Angeles City Controller weighed in on the matter, announcing that the trees were under city management and an investigation was underway.
Universal Studios, while acknowledging the tree pruning, stated that it was part of their annual maintenance routine. However, they chose to remain silent on other aspects of the incident.
As both the entertainment industry and the digital world remain embroiled in this matter, it underscores the power of social media in magnifying issues and seeking justice, no matter how big or small.
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