Tag: Unions
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Disneyland Resort Cast Members Protest Outside Disneyland on 69th Birthday
Disneyland Resort cast members protested working conditions outside of Disneyland on its 69th birthday.
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Marvel Studios VFX Workers Take First Steps Toward Unionization
While SAG-AFTRA and WGA union members are on strike, another group has voted to become a part of a union. VFX workers at Marvel Studios have voted to start the unionization process as well. This is a first in the industry and could lead to changes in how movies are made. Vulture is reporting that…
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Unions Vote to Accept Deal with Walt Disney World Resort
Union members today that work at Walt Disney World Resort accepted a deal that was negotiated by union leaders and Disney. According to the Service Trades Council Union, all current theme park workers will receive a raise between $5.50 and $8.60 per hour by the end of the contract, with the first $3 in raises…
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Disneyland Reaches Reopening Agreement With 11 Cast Member Unions
The Disneyland Resort has reached agreements with 11 of its cast member unions. The deal will allow the Disneyland Resort to recall cast members quickly whenever they are able to reopen. According to the OC Register, the 11 unions represent most Disneyland cast members. The agreements cover the health and safety protocols that will be…
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Disney Reaches Deal for Return of Walt Disney World Unions
Disney has reached a deal with one of the major unions at the Walt Disney World Resort ahead of their return to work. The news comes from a statement from the Service Trades Council Union (STCU), which represents approximately 43,000 workers at Walt Disney World Resort. It includes safety guidelines for social distancing, cleaning, and…
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Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Deal with 43,000 Cast Members Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Walt Disney World has announced plans to stop paying wages to 43,000 Cast Members on April 19 in what is the largest wave of furloughs since the Resort closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus spread. Cast Members will be able to keep their medical, dental and life insurance benefits for the length of the…
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American Federation of Musicians, Local 389, Ratifies New Labor Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New 6-year agreement covers more than 400 musicians performing across Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2012 – Members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Local 389, have voted to approve a new labor agreement with Walt Disney World Resort that extends through June 2018.…