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Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Agreement with Largest Union

The Service Trades Council Union, which represents more than half of the 77,000 Cast Members at Walt Disney World, says that it has reached a furlough agreement with the company. The coalition of six locals represents 40,000 employees in various areas, including theme park characters, ride attendants, hotel housekeepers, custodians, vacation planners, lifeguards, entertainment technicians, Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Agreement with Largest Union

Disney and Musicians Union Come to Agreement on Furloughs for Union Members

Late Tuesday evening, Disney and American Federation of Musicians Local 389, the union who represents musicians who perform at its theme parks, came to an agreement extending the company’s furloughs to unionized workers. During the furlough which will begin April 19, 2020, cast members will maintain their health benefits, educational support, and additional employee assistance. Disney and Musicians Union Come to Agreement on Furloughs for Union Members

Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus

In a recent interview with Barron’s, Disney executive chairman, Bob Iger, spoke at length regarding the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company and its brands. Iger stated that the company is both optimistic and realistic regarding its current mood. Iger was careful not to project a unrealistic attitude regarding the coronavirus and Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus

Disney Cultural Representative Program Ending 4/18 & College Program Suspended Through Early June

Disney has announced that, in addition to the temporary furlough for non-union salaried, executive and hourly cast members announced last week, as well as the early end to this season’s Disney College Program, they will now be suspending the remaining Disney Internships & Programs as of April 18th.  The following notice was posted on the Disney Cultural Representative Program Ending 4/18 & College Program Suspended Through Early June

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Announce Modified Plan for Annual Passholders

UPDATE 04/16/20: For Annual Passholders that wish to receive a refund on the unused portion of their pass, rather than extension, Disney has released information on how to request that refund. Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders should call VIPASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders should call Annual Passport Member Services at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Announce Modified Plan for Annual Passholders

Disney to Furlough Some Disney Parks Cast Members Starting April 19

The Walt Disney Company has announced that they will furlough non-essential executive, salaried, and non-union hourly Cast Members in domestic parks starting April 19th. Eligible Cast Members will continue to receive will healthcare benefits. “The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on our world with untold suffering and loss, and has required all of Disney to Furlough Some Disney Parks Cast Members Starting April 19