Over 14,000 Disneyland employees, represented by the Master Services Council coalition of four unions, are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike next week. This comes after months of contract negotiations with Disney have failed to yield an agreement.
The unions’ primary demands include fair wages that allow employees to live in Southern California, respect for their years of service, and an attendance policy that balances employee needs with guest safety.
However, the negotiations have been strained, with the unions accusing Disney of engaging in unfair labor practices, such as disciplining employees for wearing union buttons.
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“Our goal for negotiations has always been to reach an agreement with Disney — one that provides cast members with wages they need to live in Southern California, the respect they deserve for the years they’ve dedicated to the company and an attendance policy that works for everyone while keeping park guests safe,” said the Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee.
“But instead of working with us toward a fair contract, Disney has engaged in multiple instances of conduct we allege are unfair labor practices, including unlawful discipline and intimidation and surveillance of union members exercising their right to wear union buttons at work. We know these actions are only an attempt to stop us from exercising our rights and saddle us with a contract that perpetuates the status quo at Disney.
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“We won’t accept less than what we deserve because we know our value to Disney. The theme parks’ profits come from our hard work making a trip to Disneyland a magical experience for guests. By undermining our rights, Disney has only made harder our fight to help our guests and keep our parks safe, which is why we are compelled to take a vote next week on whether to authorize a strike after our contract expired. With this strike authorization vote, we will ensure Disney hears Disneyland’s cast members’ voices,” the Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee said.
The strike authorization vote is a significant step, signaling the growing frustration among Disneyland employees. If the vote passes, it could lead to a major disruption of operations at the popular theme park. Disney has not yet commented on the upcoming vote.
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