Due to their high profile, on-screen talent are put into a uniquely awkward position during these strikes. For the most part, they choose not to give a middle finger to the union members whose job it is to make them look and sound good. When the talent is also a producer, which is sometimes the case, that’s what makes the difference between their being seen as a bad guy or a good guy as a manager.
Jennings may not be a scab, but he’s definitely not showing solidarity. It’s a stupid move for a smart guy.