Disneyland Workers Vote in Favor of Strike Authorization

Monday, July 22, 2024

Disneyland employees in California authorized a strike in a union-wide vote Friday, opening the door to withhold their labor from "the happiest place on Earth", the theme park's unions announced.

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... The unions, which represent some 14,000 Disneyland Resort employees, have been in negotiations with Disney over wage increases and other benefits since April.

Talks have stalled and tensions have grown as some employees contend Disney has engaged in anti-union practices.

Ninety-nine percent of members voted in favor of the strike authorization, according to a union statement.

It allows union leaders to decide when to call the strike, as well as its duration and terms. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-07-21 07:55 PM | Reply

Apparently, the "the happiest place on Earth" may not be all that happy for those who work there.

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-07-21 11:17 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Now, perhaps, there is a slight possibility that employees at Disneyland may get a fair shake. Cuz Lord knows the employees have been getting bent over by Mickey & Friends for as long Disneyland has been in existence.

On a separate note: Perhaps ironically, DeSantis in Florida did reveal just how vulnerable Disney could be to a well funded and determined opposition.

#3 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-07-22 03:43 PM | Reply

The Mouse has always been a notoriously crappy employer.

Good luck.

#4 | Posted by Wardog at 2024-07-22 05:27 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1