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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

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 April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations have since been underway for weeks. This past weekend, agreements were … Read more

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

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020

by 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 April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for weeks. Now, the Service Trades Council … Read more

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

by 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 April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for weeks. Now, the Service Trades Council … Read more

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

by 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 April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the North America Building Trades … Read more

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

April 10, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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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 union leaders about the furloughing of union staff as well, according to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. Now, it seems Disneyland has reached an agreement with 10 more unions representing food … Read more

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

April 11, 2020April 8, 2020

by 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 April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the International Brotherhood of … Read more

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

April 8, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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

April 7, 2020

by 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 April 19 due to extended park closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.However, given that union employees were excluded, negotiations since have been underway for days. Now, the American Federation of Musicians Local … Read more

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

April 7, 2020April 3, 2020

by 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 about the furloughing of union staff as well, according to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. Workers United Local 50 president Chris Duarte told MacDonald, “We’re in active talks with … Read more

Details Released on Cast Member Payment During Extended Disneyland Paris Closure

March 30, 2020March 29, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

While the ongoing extended closure of all Disney Parks, while necessary, is undoubtedly depressing, these closures have had the far biggest impact on those responsible for making magic for us every day: Cast Members. With the Disneyland Paris closure extended through at least April 15 due to nationwide lockdowns, new details have been released regarding … Read more

Cast Member Union Workers Voice Concerns Over Disney’s Silence on Extended Closure in Letter to President of Labor Relations

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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In response to Disney’s lack of communication so far regarding potential park closure extensions due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, not only are guests getting restless, but for anxious Cast Members worried about their livelihoods, things are much more dire, and the continued silence is not making them feel any less uneasy about the … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Workers Seek Help From Union to Get Paid Through Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure

March 19, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

Toyko Disneyland has been closed since February 29 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns in the region, and with their closure period recently extended from mid-March to early April, some of the Cast Members are struggling to stay afloat due to insufficient wages for certain part-time workers. According to The Japan Times, a labor union for … Read more