Striking Outside of Netflix Can Be Hazardous To One’s Health. Just Ask Jay Syracuse

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Screenwriter Joe Syracuse has been participating in the WGA Strike outside of Netflix's corporate offices. Despite the criticism, Syracuse remains optimistic and determined to continue fighting for his rights as a writer.

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By that night, Syracuse complained of an upset stomach. Two days later, he was in the emergency room in Glendale, where the doctors suspected gallstones, a ruptured appendix or even worse,After Syracuse was rushed into surgery, doctors cut through his stomach muscles and pulled out his entire intestine. The good news was that they found no cancer; the bad news was that Syracuse contracted salmonella so a portion of his small intestine had to be removed.

After spending six days in the hospital, Syracuse was discharged on July 4. Two days later, he was back on the Netflix picket line where he began showing off the abdominal scar to anyone who asked . Fortunately, he and his wife have not been burdened by exorbitant medical bills: thanks to the WGA’s “amazing” health care coverage, he’s only had to pay $900 out of pocket for his hospital stay.

 

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