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Arnold Schwarzenegger, USC Schwarzenegger Institute Chair and ex-Governor of California during the Action Hub Opening panel at the COP24 Katowice, Poland on the 3rd of December 2018. COP24 is organized by UN Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC). (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, USC Schwarzenegger Institute Chair and ex-Governor of California during the Action Hub Opening panel at the COP24 Katowice, Poland on the 3rd of December 2018. COP24 is organized by UN Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC). (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, USC Schwarzenegger Institute Chair and ex-Governor of California during the Action Hub Opening panel at the COP24 Katowice, Poland on the 3rd of December 2018. COP24 is organized by UN Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC). (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, USC Schwarzenegger Institute Chair and ex-Governor of California during the Action Hub Opening panel at the COP24 Katowice, Poland on the 3rd of December 2018. COP24 is organized by UN Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC). (Photo by Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the greatest bodybuilders in history. ‘The Austrian Oak’, who won seven Mr. Olympia titles, has remained a well-known figure in bodybuilding even after retirement. Schwarzenegger is also a famous Hollywood actor known for his roles in numerous Hollywood films like The Terminator and Commando.
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The retired bodybuilder-turned-politician had also served as the 38th governor of California between 2003 and 2011. During this time, Schwarzenegger got involved in a legal battle with Californian nurses. After losing the case a year later, he tried to defend his stance.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his battle with the nurses
In 2003, Schwarzenegger entered the world of politics and became the Governor of California. Soon after taking up the post, he tried to pass a law that would lower the patient-to-nurse ratios in the state’s hospitals and emergency rooms.
Schwarzenegger’s decision received a lot of backlashes, with the nurses’ union fighting back against the retired bodybuilder. What angered the people more was Schwarzenegger’s comments.
In 2006, the court sided with the nurses and Schwarzenegger lost the legal battle. However, according to an old SFGate report, Schwarzenegger defended his stance and said, “It’s nothing against nurses. It’s that I cannot keep (the patient-nurse) ratio” because of costs. The people know, and they’re very clear, that we need budget reform and we cannot continue the way we’re going.“
Schwarzenegger’s other career paths
As widely known, Schwarzenegger began his career as a professional bodybuilder and was raised to stardom early in his profession. After winning seven Mr. Olympia titles and several other awards, ‘The Austrian Oak’ turned his attention towards acting.
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25 September 2022, Bavaria, Munich: Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and former governor of California, is on stage at the Bits & Pretzels company founder and investor meeting. At Bits & Pretzels, successful founders talk about their experiences, present ideas and can get in touch with investors. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images)
His first breakthrough movie was Conan the Barbarian, a big hit at the box office. However, The Terminator was the film that made Schwarzenegger an A-listed actor in Tinseltown.
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After his brief stint as a politician, Schwarzenegger later shifted his interest to business and excelled in that field. From selling bodybuilding equipment to restaurants, Schwarzenegger tried his hands at various business ventures and continues to do so.