Disneyland Cast Members Will Vote on Striking Next Week
The last time we updated you on the labor unrest at Disneyland Resort, union representatives had filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing Disney of unlawful intimidation and disciplinary threats after Cast Members were reprimanded for wearing a union button that showed a raised Mickey’s fist.
“Today, Disney cast members announced that they have filed unfair labor practice charges against Disney on behalf of 13,000 workers at the resort for unlawful discipline, intimidation and surveillance of union members exercising their right to wear union buttons at work,” the DisneyWorkersRising X account posted.
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Now, a coalition of four major unions representing 13,000 Disney workers is scheduled to vote to go on strike next week. As the National Labor Relations Board is investigating Disney’s alleged labor violations, a strike vote has been called for July 19.
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“We haven’t been able to move the company on the issues most important to our members,” said Andrea Zinder, president of UFCW Local 324. “The unfair labor practices that Disney has committed are so egregious that they interfere with our ability to get a fair contract.”
What the Sides Are Battling Over
Negotiations between Disneyland and the Master Services Council coalition, which represents thousands of theme park ride operators, candy makers, custodians, and cashiers, began in April. According to the Los Angeles Times, Cast Members say they are fighting for higher wages, a fair attendance policy, park safety, and raises based on seniority.
“The company is trying to claim that their pay proposal represents a 40% increase over the term of the contract from 2023,” Zinder said. “But, in reality, a portion of that was imposed upon them by Anaheim’s living-wage law.”
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Coleen Palmer, a Disneyland cashier who has worked at Disneyland since 1987, says she currently makes $23.64 an hour.
“The company’s opening proposal was to recognize somebody who has been there for 20 years or more by giving them an extra 25 cents per hour,” she said. “That is neither generous nor gracious, and it’s certainly not fair.”
There Has Not Been a Walk Out Since 1984
Disney has not had theme park Cast Members walk off the job since a major strike in 1984. That strike lasted 22 days.
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If Disney workers authorize a strike vote next week, a walkout would be considered. Three days after the vote, Disney and the union coalition are set to resume talks.
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“We would like to reach a contract with Disney,” Zinder said. “We hope that Disney comes to the bargaining table with appropriate proposals. If they don’t, we’re going to have to take some kind of serious action.”
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