'Magic United': Disneyland characters vote to unionize
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Disneyland employees in California, including those who perform as characters from Mickey Mouse to Moana, have voted to unionize. The 1,700 workers will be represented by Actors' Equity Association.
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Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life have chosen to unionize following a three-day vote. The Actors’ Equity Association labor union says cast
Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to unionize following a three-day vote culminating on Saturday.
Disneyland employees in California, including those who perform as characters from Mickey Mouse to Moana, have voted to unionize. The 1,700 workers will be represented by Actors' Equity Association.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to
The Disneyland Resort employees who play costumed characters in the parks, parades or hotels have voted to unionize, citing issues such as pay and working conditions.
Actors and performers at Disneyland Resort who portray characters like Mickey Mouse are forming a union after the Actors Equity Association said 79% voted in favor of unionization.
The vote determined whether 1,700 workers who play characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse and who dance at parades could join the union representing other workers at the park in Anaheim, Calif.
Workers who suit up as Disney characters for theme parks and parades formed the Magic United group to secure better pay and improved safety conditions.
The Actors’ Equity Association labor union said in a statement Saturday that cast members for the parades and characters departments at Disney's theme parks...
