Jimmy Kimmel joked about union strikes during his Oscars monologue, then honored behind-the-scenes crew members.

Jimmy Kimmel, hosting the Oscars for the fourth time, poked fun at recent union strikes during his opening monologue. While making light of the strikes, Kimmel acknowledged the importance of labor unions in Hollywood, calling it "a union town". He ended his monologue by honoring behind-the-scenes crew members, inviting them to join him on stage and praising their solidarity during the strikes.