The unions representing 14,000 Disneyland workers vote in favour of a strike after stalling of talks.
Disney employees rally outside the main entrance of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 2024, ahead of a planned strike authorisation vote. / Photo: AFP
Talks have stalled and tensions have grown as some employees contend Disney has engaged in anti-union practices. "A strike is always a last resort for workers, but this strong vote shows that cast members across Disneyland are ready and willing to do what it takes to stand up to Disney's unfair labor practices and get the contract they deserve," the Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee said in the statement.
The union claims that over 500 employees have been reprimanded, threatened or warned about disciplinary action for wearing a union pin, which depicts a Mickey Mouse glove raised in the shape of a fist.
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