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Disneyland Cast Member Unions Ratify New Contracts

Miranda S

After a months-long battle between Cast Member unions and Disneyland Resort, new three year contracts have been ratified.

Cast Member Union Contracts Ratified

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According to a post from @disneyworkersrising on Instagram, the contract agreement is for three years. It comes after the unions had voted in favor of a strike authorization after negotiations fell through. The group represents 14,000 Cast Members.

The post reads:

“Our new three-year contract agreements with Disney have officially been ratified. Thank you for taking the time to vote and ensuring your voice was heard.

Because of our solidarity and commitment to fighting for the contract we all deserve, our historic new contracts include:
A three-year contract!
The biggest wage increases ever! Most cast members will be receiving $6.10 over three years!
Minimum base wage rate of $24 in 2024 (or more for some classifications)
Historic longevity increases for senior cast members
Attendance policy and sick leave improvements that give cast members more opportunities to attend to personal issues without fearing discipline
New premiums for cast members

This victory is a direct result of us showcasing our power at the bargaining table and in the parks.

Every meeting we attended, rally we participated in, petition we signed, and button we wore forced Disney to recognize our power and enabled us to reach this historic agreement. The solidarity and record participation we achieved in this fight means we are that much stronger for our next contract campaign. And that campaign starts now.

Look at what we have accomplished this year, and imagine what we can do when we have three years to get even stronger before we come back to the bargaining table and sit across from Disney. We are absolutely stronger together, so continue to stay engaged with your stewards, fellow cast members and your union.

If you have any questions about the new contracts, please do not hesitate to reach out to your stewards, union representatives, or bargaining committee members.

In Solidarity,

Your Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee”

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