Mr. Monk and the Big Game - S5-E3
Visible crew/equipment: When Monk is at the site of the fire, bending down to inspect a tree/bush, the camera moves and a crew member is visible in the background. He side steps out of frame once he notices the camera. (00:22:25)
Mr. Monk and the Big Game - S5-E3
Visible crew/equipment: As Monk and Natalie leave the victim's brother's apartment, part of the camera rig can be seen moving across the bottom of the screen. (00:26:20)
Answer: The two men are trying to work out a secret deal between them without involving the union, which means the workers' interests aren't being represented and defeats the whole purpose of a union. The mayor would lose labor's support and Cusack's union troubles would just be starting.
Captain Defenestrator