Disney Cuts Include 6,700 Non-Union Employees at Walt Disney World
Yesterday was a not so magical day in the world of Disney with the announcement that the theme parks would be cutting 28,000 jobs as a result of the continued financial struggles due to COVID-19. According to a recent piece in The Orlando Sentinel, we are starting to know a bit more about those impacted by the news.
According to the piece, some 6,700 Walt Disney World non-union employees will be losing their jobs in December. This information comes from a notice given to the state by Disney yesterday. According to the details submitted, these layoffs will go into effect starting on December 4th.
As we reported yesterday, and in an official announcement, Disney Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company would be cutting 28,000 us employees in a division that covers the theme parks, Disney Cruise Line and Imagineering. Several unions have already made statements suggesting that negotiations are ongoing concerning the extent of the layoffs.
In the filing with the state, Jim Bowden, Vice President of Employee Relations siad, “Due to the continuing business impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the very difficult decision to reduce our workforce.” As we here at MickeyBlog reported yesterday, about 67% of the 28,000 jobs that are cut are expected to be part-time employees. However, Disney is being transparent about the fact that these cuts will also include executive level and salaried employees as well as hourly workers.”
The cuts come as Disneyland continues to remain shuttered and waiting for a reopening plan from Governor Gavin Newsom. However, what is clear from the piece in the Sentinel is that it is not just Disneyland cast members that are impacted by the cuts.
This is a story that we here at MickeyBlog will continue to follow closely. Readers are encouraged to check back for further updates.
Source: Orlando Sentinel