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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

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