Recently, Disney announced that all U.S. salaried and non-union cast members must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Now unions representing cast members are in negotiations with Disney regarding the vaccination mandate.
Related – Disney begins talks with Unions on requiring Vaccines for all Cast Members
“UNITE HERE Local 737, along with the other 5 unions of the Services Trade Council, does not have an agreement in place with Disney regarding Disney’s vaccine mandate,” said President Jeremy Haicken. “We continue to negotiate with Disney. We are especially concerned that unionized workers with medical or religious concerns will be accommodated fairly.”
The unions in the Services Trade Council only represent half of the total unions that represent Walt Disney World cast members.
Related – Disney is requiring all US Salary & Hourly Non-Union Cast Members to get vaccinated
“UNITE HERE 737 has taken many steps to encourage our members to be vaccinated against COVID-19,” the union said in a statement. “The vaccines are safe and effective in preventing serious illness and death. We hope that all hospitality workers in Central Florida will get the vaccine as soon as possible. Any workers who feel unsure about the vaccine should make that decision with their own doctor.”
Negotiations are ongoing and no agreement has been announced yet. Stay tuned for more information!
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