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Visual Effects Workers at Disney, Marvel, and Lightstorm Entertainment Ratify First Union Contract

May 16, 2025

Visual effects workers at Marvel, Disney, and Lightstorm Entertainment have ratified their first union contract, according to Variety. VFX Worker Union Contract Being the first of their kind, the contracts “include standard union protections like overtime pay, eligibility for the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plan, meal penalties, rest periods and turnaround times.” Matching the … Read more

First-Ever Union Contract Approved for Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Workers

March 7, 2025

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A new union contract was officially approved for Walt Disney Animation Studios production management workers. Union Contract Approved for Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Workers According to Variety, in February 2023 a large majority of production workers voted to unionize. The agreement was approved by the unit with 96% voter participation and approved with 93% … Read more

Disneyland Cast Members Giving Guests Union Buttons

July 1, 2024

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Cast Members are giving Disneyland Resort guests union buttons featuring Mickey Mouse’s raised fist and asking them to sign a petition. Disneyland Cast Members Giving Guests Buttons The Cast Members are members of the Master Services Council (MSC), a coalition of four unions representing 13,000 Disneyland employees, including ride operators, custodians, candy makers, costumers, entrance … Read more

Cast Members Accuse Disneyland of Unfair Labor Practices Over Union Button Rule

June 14, 2024

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A coalition of unions representing over 13,000 Disneyland Resort Cast Members has filed charges against Disney for disciplining employees wearing union buttons. Disneyland Allegedly Disciplines Union Cast Members Amid contract negotiations, Master Services Council (MSC) union members have been wearing buttons to work featuring the above design with a Mickey Mouse fist and the words … Read more