"Disneyland Cast Members, Performers, and Characters File for Union Vote"

Disneyland employees who portray characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have filed for a union vote to join the Actors' Equity Association, seeking better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The union organizing effort follows recent contract wins by other Disney World workers, and comes amid concerns about pay levels and safety issues for performers. While Disney has not commented on the filing, the employees hope that union representation will improve communication with management and lead to higher pay rates.