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Multi-Million Dollar Bus System Results in Management Upheaval, Reduced Hours and Short Notice Schedule Changes for Walt Disney World Cast Members

December 2, 2021

Walt Disney World Transportation Cast Members were surprised to find their regular schedules scrambled with only five days’ notice, right before the start of the holiday season. Cast Members, who wish to remain anonymous, reported to WDWNT that management is attempting to reduce overtime to compensate for a new bussing system rumored to cost around … Read more

Layoffs Reported at Mears Transportation Group, Including Disney’s Magical Express Drivers

August 15, 2020

by Charly Shelton

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COVID-19 impacts have struck again with another round of layoffs at Mears Transportation Group, operator of Disney’s Magical Express, according to the Orlando Business Journal. Paperwork filed with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity shows that 104 workers have been laid off over the last few weeks at several Central Florida locations. In this most … Read more

National Labor Relations Board Rules Against Teamsters Plans To Unionize Minnie Van Drivers

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

by Matthew Soberman

A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board has blocked the local Teamsters chapter’s plans to unionize Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Drivers, according to the Associated Press’ Mike Schneider. On Monday, the panel voted to overturn a ruling by a regional director from back in May, which would’ve allowed the Teamsters to bargain for wages, … Read more