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Unionized Disney World Cast Members Vote and Approve New Contract

Late Wednesday evening, UNITE HERE 737, one of the unions that represents Walt Disney World employees, announced that more than 97% of those cast members voted to approve the newest contract in the ongoing labor negotiations. Last week, cast members and Disney reached a tentative agreement to raise the hourly pay to $18 per hour.

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

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New Contract Offer Rejected by Walt Disney World Workers

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