Why are some broadway shows affected by the strike and not others?

Question:I know why the off-broadway aren't, but why is it that the broadway shows are only partially affected?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I know why the off-broadway aren't, but why is it that the broadway shows are only partially affected?

There are a couple different stagehand unions. The one that is on strike right now is the largest one. It does most of the high end shows.

I suppose that not everyone's in the union, so aren't all on strike

a lot of people depend on the writers