"Disneyland Characters and Cast Members Seek Unionization"
TL;DR
Over 1,700 Disneyland parades and characters cast members have filed for union representation, aiming for collective bargaining over wages, benefits, and working conditions. Referred to as "Magic United," the group seeks improvements in pay, scheduling, safety, benefits, and a voice in the workplace. Despite not receiving a response from Disney, they plan to proceed with efforts to arrange a union election with the NLRB.
Topics:entertainmentlabor-and-employment#actors-equity-association#disneyland#labor-and-employment#magic-united#nlrb#unionization
- Disneyland characters and cast members attempt to unionize NBC News
- Disneyland cast members file for union election with NLRB Los Angeles Times
- Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union The Associated Press
- Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy file for union vote at Disneyland CNN
- Disneyland parades and characters cast members file for vote to unionize KABC-TV
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