Stephen Amell is clarifying his viral comments about the actors’ strike. The 42-year-old Heels and Arrow actor said, in part, that he found the strike “incredibly frustrating” and a “reductive negotiating tactic.” He also said, he supports “my union, I do, and I stand with them but I do not support striking, I don’t.” Keep reading to find out more… In a lengthy post on his Instagram account, Stephen wrote, “Understandably, there has been a lot of reaction to the comments I made this weekend about our strike.
To ensure there is no misunderstanding about my thoughts and intentions I’m providing what I actually said and clarity/context to ensure my feelings aren’t unintentionally misinterpreted.
We all know soundbites can be taken out of context and I have too much respect for my fellow union members to not clarify the record.” He then listed all of the points he made and what he’s now clarifying. Stephen Amell’s full clarification statement: What I actually said: 1 “I support my union, I do, and I stand with them.” This doesn’t need much clarity: My support is unconditional and I stand with them.
What I actually said: 2 “I do not support striking, I don’t.” What this means in full context: I understand fundamentally why we’re here.
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