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Over 1,700 Disneyland parades and characters cast members have filed for union representation, aiming for collective bargaining over wages, benefits, and working conditions. Referred to as "Magic United," the group seeks improvements in pay, scheduling, safety, benefits, and a voice in the workplace. Despite not receiving a response from Disney, they plan to proceed with efforts to arrange a union election with the NLRB.
Disneyland actors who portray Disney characters are moving to unionize under the Actors' Equity Association, with over two-thirds of eligible performers signing union authorization cards and petitioning for a vote on union representation. The union, named "Magic United," seeks higher pay, workplace safety, and scheduling transparency. Despite a lack of response from Disney, the workers are pushing for recognition and support from the company. This effort comes amid a broader trend of growing public support for unionization and follows similar moves by other Disneyland Resort workers to address safety concerns and scheduling issues.
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.
Disneyland character performers, including those portraying Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, are seeking to unionize in order to improve safety conditions and scheduling policies. The workers are looking to join the Actors' Equity Association to negotiate for better pay and prioritize their health and safety. This move comes as part of a larger trend of workers at the resort and theme park in Anaheim, California, seeking better working conditions, with the hope of addressing concerns about pay and living expenses in Southern California.
Disneyland cast members, including performers such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, are working to form a union called "Magic United" with the support of Actors' Equity Association. The unionization effort aims to address issues such as higher pay, workplace safety, and scheduling transparency. While most Disneyland workers are already unionized, this move specifically targets the approximately 1,700 performers and character actors who currently do not have union representation. The group plans to seek voluntary recognition from Disney Resort Entertainment if a majority of workers sign union cards.
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.
Disneyland employees who portray Disney characters are seeking to join the Actor’s Equity Association, with more than 30% support already gathered for a representation vote. The union aims to represent 1,700 employees in the characters and parades departments, seeking better wages to match the high cost of living in Orange County, California. While performers at Disney World are already in a union and receive higher pay, Disneyland recently increased minimum hourly wages for its performers. The company's domestic parks and experiences unit remains highly profitable, despite ongoing challenges in other areas of its business.
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.
Disneyland cast members in the Characters and Parades departments are seeking to unionize with the Actors' Equity Association, citing concerns about workplace conditions, fair wages, and scheduling transparency. The union, known as "Magic United," aims to represent 1,700 employees and is seeking voluntary recognition from Disney Resort Entertainment. If Disney declines, the National Labor Relations Board will be involved. This move follows unionization efforts in other Disneyland departments and at Walt Disney World, and is supported by Equity, which also represents professional actors and stage managers in live theatre.
Disneyland cast members, including characters and parade workers, are seeking to unionize with the Actors' Equity Association, citing the need for a safer and more sustainable work environment. The unionization effort, called Magic United, aims to represent around 1,700 workers and has received support from union authorization cards. This move comes amid ongoing pressures on Disney, but the company's market value remained unaffected by the announcement.
Performers at Disneyland, including those portraying Mickey Mouse and Cinderella, are seeking to unionize under the Actors' Equity Association to address safety concerns, scheduling stability, and fair pay. The unionization effort aims to ensure better working conditions for the 1,700 performers who currently do not have representation. The performers are concerned about issues such as costume cleanliness, appropriate fabrics for intense dancing, and erratic staffing. The union, named "Magic United," hopes to improve the overall Disney experience while Disneyland officials have stated that cast members deserve the right to a confidential vote.
Actors' Equity Association and The Broadway League have reached a settlement regarding a grievance filed against the producers and licensor of the musical Waitress. The grievance alleged "double-breasting," the simultaneous profiting from union and non-union workers. The settlement acknowledges the interests of all parties involved and resolves the unique circumstances surrounding the production. Waitress had both union and non-union tours running concurrently, with evidence suggesting a financial interest in the non-union production that violated union recognition clauses. The filing triggered a card campaign for representation by Actors' Equity, with non-union members citing pay disparities and safety concerns.
Dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood have won their 15-month battle to unionize, making them the only unionized group of strippers in the US. The club's management had previously opposed the unionization drive, but have now agreed to recognize the strippers' union. The dancers sought safer workplace conditions, better pay, and health insurance, among other benefits. After being certified, the Star Garden dancers will join Actors’ Equity, a union representing more than 51,000 workers in the entertainment industry nationwide.
Strippers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in California have successfully unionized after a 15-month battle to gain representation by the Actors’ Equity Association. The National Labor Relations Board is scheduled to count the votes this week following a settlement. The bar is slated to reopen after attorneys representing the establishment reached a deal with union lawyers to take a seat at the bargaining table and recognize the union. The Star Garden strippers will be the first unionized strippers since 1997, when dancers at Lusty Lady in San Francisco organized the Exotic Dancers Union.
Strippers at North Hollywood's Star Garden Topless Dive Bar have won a major victory after a 15-month-long strike, becoming the only unionized strippers in the US. The Actors' Equity Association helped the strippers file for a union election, and after months of legal negotiations, the owners of the venue agreed to recognize the dancers' union in a settlement hearing. The owners have also rehired strippers who were fired during the conflict and are in discussions to reopen the bar. The strippers are optimistic about their future and hope their win can mean more positive change for sex workers around the country.