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They may live in the Magic Kingdom, but they also want better working conditions.
Disneyland workers, including performers who play popular characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella, are seeking to form a union. Labor organizers said they are seeking improved safety conditions and scheduling for workers.
Employees are considering joining the Actors Equity Association, which represents workers in live theatrical performances.
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“Disney employees are publicly and strongly invested in and loyal to The Walt Disney Company and its values, so the Happiest Place on Earth pays them a fair wage and takes care of their health and safety. It’s reasonable to expect that it will be prioritized,” Kate Shindle said. The president of the Actors’ Equity Association told Reuters.
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Mickey Mouse interacts with guests at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images/File/Getty Images)
FOX Business also reached out to Disneyland.
Under federal law, Disney is required to vote in favor of unionization and then sit down with equity representatives at the bargaining table to negotiate a contract, the union added.
The union represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers.
A group of performers who help bring popular Disney characters to life at the company’s California theme parks are forming a union.While most Disneyland and Disney California Adventure employees are already unionized, these approximately 1,700 performers (Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images/File/Getty Images)
In addition to Caster members, other workers included in the bargaining unit include hosts, trainers, and other support roles.
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Despite making a profit, Disneyland has been accused of not paying its employees enough to live in Southern California.
Last year, Disney was one of multiple media giants affected by the 118-day SAG-AFTRA, as performers demanded higher pay and protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
