"Disneyland Character Performers Unite: Plans to Unionize"

Performers of Disney's cartoon characters at Disneyland are seeking to join the Actors' Equity Association, with plans to seek voluntary recognition from Disney Resort Entertainment. If the company declines, the union will file with the National Labor Relations Board. This move follows similar efforts by animation workers at Disney last year. The union's president emphasized the workers' loyalty to Disney and their expectation of fair pay and safety. If the vote to unionize is successful, Disney will be required to negotiate a contract with the union under federal law.