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Actors and performers who play characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Cinderella disneyland resort The Actors Equity Association announced Saturday night that it had voted in favor of unionizing.
For the first time, a Disneyland Resort cast member has announced his intentions. form a union The team was organized in February under the name Magic United. According to the union, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) vote was 953 in favor and 258 against, with 79% voting in favor of forming a union.
Most of Disneyland’s 35,000 employees are already unionized, but the union pointed out before the vote that workers in the character and parade departments were an exception. The union statement said the NLRB could certify the vote within a week if there are no objections to the election.
Actors Equity Association President Kate Shindle said in a statement: “Disneyland is said to be a place where dreams come true, and today is a dream come true for Disney cast members who have worked tirelessly to unionize.” Ta.
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The Actors Equity Association announced Saturday that actors and performers at the Disneyland Resort have voted to unionize. (Jeff Gritchen/Media News Group/Via Orange County Register/Getty Images)
“These workers are on the front lines of the guest experience. They are the human beings who create lifelong memories when kids hug the characters or families watch the parade beside the castle.” Shindle said.
“The next step is to work with them on improving health and safety, wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security. We will then meet with representatives from The Walt Disney Company to discuss these priorities. We are planning to negotiate and conclude the first contract.”
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“These Cast Members support the union and Disney, and are willing to work in good faith to improve both the work experience and the guest experience, and to meet with their employers across the bargaining table. We look forward to it,” Shindle’s statement added.
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Disneyland actors and performers who play characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy are planning to form a union. (Via Disneyland Resort/Getty Images)
The Disneyland Resort includes Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, as well as three hotels and Downtown Disney. It first opened in 1955 and is one of the most attended in the world. Theme parks and entertainment attractions.
The Actors Equity Association said it has a “good working relationship with Disney” and is currently representing the performers and stage managers. Walt Disney World in Orlandoas well as the Disney Theatrical on Broadway and a national tour.
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Guests join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse aboard Disneyland Fire Engine 1 during the 134th Annual Rose Parade on January 2, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Zhang Shuo/Chugoku Shimbun/VCG via/Getty Images)
The union currently represents a total of more than 51,000 actors and stage managers across the country.
A Disney spokesperson told FOX Business: “While voting has been completed, it is premature for the company to comment on the results as there are still steps to certify the election. Well, we respect that,” he said in a statement. Our cast members had a chance to have their voices heard. ”
FOX Business’ Breck Dumas contributed to this report.
