Disneyland Cast Members Ratify New Contracts Avoiding Strike
Disneyland cast members have averted a potential strike by ratifying new contracts with the company. The agreement comes after months of tense negotiations and averts a labor dispute that could have significantly impacted the theme park industry and disrupted the plans of millions of annual visitors.
Related – Disneyland Workers Union Reaches Tentative Agreement Covering 14,000 Theme Park Employees
Disneyland workers have ratified a new three-year contract. The deal, which covers 14,000 employees, includes significant wage increases with a minimum wage of $24 this year, improved benefits like expanded sick leave, and greater scheduling flexibility. The contract goes into effect immediately.
“For months hard-working cast members have stood together at the bargaining table and in the parks to ensure Disney recognized what they bring to the theme park experience, and these contracts are a concrete and direct result of this tireless work,” the bargaining committee for Disney Workers Rising said in a statement following the vote.
“Together by wearing buttons, attending rallies and telling their stories to the public, cast members fought for a more promising future for themselves, their fellow cast members, and their families,” it said.
Disneyland Resort employees in the union include custodians, ride operators, and retail workers. These workers are based at the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, Downtown Disney, and the company’s three Anaheim hotels.
Contract negotiations between Disneyland Resort and its workers began in late April. Despite union demands for wage hikes, improved attendance policies, and seniority increases, the parties failed to reach an agreement before the initial contract expired in June. Amidst accusations of unfair labor practices by Disney, union members authorized a strike earlier this month.
Disneyland Resort and its workers union reached a tentative contract agreement last week, averting a potential strike. The deal comes after three months of negotiations.
With the ratification of the new contract, Disneyland workers have avoided a strike that could have severely impacted the park and the entire theme park industry. A work stoppage would have been catastrophic, according to industry expert Dennis Speigel. The last Disneyland strike occurred in 1984 and lasted 22 days.
Disneyland Resort expressed satisfaction with the ratification of the new contracts. In a statement, spokesperson Jessica Good emphasized the company’s appreciation for its employees and its commitment to their well-being.
She said the company is “pleased that our cast members approved the new agreements, which, along with all we offer as part of our employment experience, demonstrate how much we value them and our profound commitment to their overall well-being.”
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