"Disneyland Character Performers Unite: The Push for Unionization"

Workers at Disneyland, including performers who portray characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella, are seeking to unionize to address safety concerns, scheduling policies, and fair pay. The campaign, led by the Actors' Equity Association, aims to improve working conditions for about 1,700 performers in parades, character actors, and support staff. The union, named "Magic United," is advocating for clean costumes, appropriate fabrics for intense dancing, stable scheduling, and fair pay. This effort comes amid a broader trend of growing public support for unions and follows previous unionization of Disney World performers in Florida.