Mr. Monk Is on the Run (2) - S6-E16
Other mistake: The article about the "Car Wash Columbo" repeats itself after it mentions he's named after the famous T.V. detective.
Mr. Monk Is on the Run (2) - S6-E16
Other mistake: Strangely, no one tries to stop Monk and Natalie as they walk through the centre of the parade and stand amongst the brigade.
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