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Walt Disney World Releases Statement After Cast Member Union Protests

December 1, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney has released a statement regarding union negotiations after Walt Disney World Cast Members held a protest yesterday in Kissimmee over their low wages. The … Read more

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Walt Disney World Cast Member Union Plans To Protest Over Low Wages

November 7, 2022 Madison Skowronski

After making little progress in negotiations with Disney, the Services Trade Council Union is planning a public protest, over low wages, for Cast Members on … Read more

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Walt Disney World and Cast Member Union Meet Again to Discuss Wages and More

November 3, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Representatives of The Walt Disney Company and Service Trades Council Union met again this week regarding negotiations about Cast Member wages, healthcare, and more. As … Read more

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‘Fantasmic!’ Returning to Walt Disney World in November, Tokyo Disneyland Parade Route Collapses, Disneyland Paris Annual Passholders Plan Protest, & More: Daily Recap (10/12/22)

October 12, 2022 Madison Skowronski

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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Walt Disney World Union Leader Calls on Governor DeSantis to Allow Cast Members to Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

March 17, 2021 Matthew Soberman

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the United States, Walt Disney World’s largest union is calling on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to allow … Read more

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Actors’ Equity Association Releases Video Targeting Walt Disney World’s Lack of COVID-19 Testing and Face Masks for Performers

July 25, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World and the Actors’ Equity Association have been butting heads about the reopening of the theme parks. Disney previously said that they would … Read more

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New “Feathered Friends in Flight” Show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ruffles Feathers of Actors’ Equity Association

July 20, 2020 Matthew Soberman

While the new “Feathered Friends in Flight” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom may soar with guests, it’s ruffled some feathers with a major performers’ union. … Read more

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Actors’ Equity Association Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World; 800 Actors and Stage Performers to be Furloughed Starting April 19

April 14, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting … Read more

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BREAKING: Over 40,000 Union Cast Members Furloughed in Latest Agreement with Walt Disney World

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting … Read more

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Service Trades Council Union Representing Over 40,000 Cast Members Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World; Further Details to be Released Today

April 11, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting … Read more

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Facilities & Operations Services and Security Personnel Unions Reach Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19 with Exception for Reduced Maintenance Crew

April 11, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting … Read more

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Food & Beverage and Stage Workers Unions Reach Agreement with Disneyland Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

April 10, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

After news broke last week broke that non-union Disneyland Resort cast members would be furloughed effective April 19th, resort leadership has been in talks with … Read more

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Guest Services Call Center and Telecommunication Services Union Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

April 11, 2020April 8, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting … Read more

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Disneyland Resort Labor Relations and Disneyland Security Employee Union Reach Agreement; Furloughs Effective April 19

April 8, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

After news broke last week broke that non-union Disneyland Resort cast members would be furloughed effective April 19th, resort leadership has been in talks with … Read more

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American Federation of Musicians Local 389 Union Reaches Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort; Furloughs Effective April 19

April 7, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

On April 2, it was announced that all U.S.-based executives, salaried and non-union hourly employees of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products would be furloughed starting … Read more

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Disneyland Resort Labor Relations Leadership Meeting With Union Leaders; Furloughs Reportedly “Going to Happen”

April 7, 2020April 3, 2020 Matthew Soberman

After news this week broke that non-union Disneyland Resort cast members will be furloughed effective April 19th, resort leadership is in talks with union leaders … Read more

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