Mr. Monk and the Magician - S7-E15
Continuity mistake: In the basement, the configuration of the ropes tying Monk to the chair changes repeatedly between shots, from overlapped to straight across and back again. (00:42:00)
Mr. Monk and the Magician - S7-E15
Continuity mistake: "Mr. Monk & the Magician": While Monk and Natalie talk to the magician's assistant, the white rabbits in the hutch shift positions instantly with each change of camera angle. (00:20:00)
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