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Union Representing Disney World Cast Members Reach Tentative Agreement Over Wages

Unite Here! Local 362, the union that represents Walt Disney World cast members, has confirmed that a tentative agreement was reached Thursday afternoon with Disney to raise cast members to a wage of $18 per hour. UPDATE: Here’s the outline of the new contract between unions and Walt Disney World. Union members will vote next Union Representing Disney World Cast Members Reach Tentative Agreement Over Wages





New Contract Offer Rejected by Walt Disney World Workers

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Walt Disney World employees have rejected a new contract offer presented to the unions that represent around 32,000 workers, including attraction operators, performers, housekeepers, hospitality and retail workers, transport workers, and custodians. In a decisive vote of 96% against, Disney employees responded to a new five-year contract deal that would Disney described in a statement New Contract Offer Rejected by Walt Disney World Workers





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



Three Unions Finally Reach Tentative Agreement with Disneyland Resort

The Walt Disney Company has reached a tentative agreement Monday with three unions at the Disneyland Resort. Details of the settlement have not been disclosed but has the possibility of ending a heated, contract dispute with approximately 9,700 Cast Members who work in restaurants, shops, theme park attractions and maintenance departments at both Anaheim theme Three Unions Finally Reach Tentative Agreement with Disneyland Resort



Walt Disney World and Services Trade Council Union Extend Contract to Dec. 31

Walt Disney World and the Services Trade Council Union have been unable to come to an agreement regarding the hourly wage paid to Cast Members. The two parties have been in wage negotiations since August of 2017 and have just agreed to extend the current contract through December 1, 2017, and to resume negotiations on Walt Disney World and Services Trade Council Union Extend Contract to Dec. 31