"Disneyland Character Performers Seek Union Election Approval"

Disneyland performers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff, have filed a petition to form a labor union called "Magic United" in order to address concerns such as injuries from costumes, erratic scheduling, and a lack of clear communication from management. The workers, who make up more than two-thirds of roughly 1,700 eligible workers, seek an election through the National Labor Relations Board and have asked The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union. The effort comes after similar unionization of theatrical performers at Disney's Florida theme parks and is part of a broader trend of growing public support for unionization in the United States.