Disneyland employees ratify new contracts, receive wage hikes and flexible sick leave
Disneyland union employees agreed to ratify new three-year contracts with Disney late Monday evening,
The new contracts include a minimum wage base pay of $24, wage increases, seniority increases, more flexibility in sick leave and attendance policies, and other gains.
“We have fought hard for the past four months and this tentative agreement would not have been possible without the strength we showed this past week with our rally and Unfair Labor Practice vote,” Disneyland Workers Rising previously said in a statement.
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“We stood up to the company’s unfair labor practices and showed them that we were willing to do whatever it took to get the contract we deserved. Our solidarity and victory today sends a message to workers everywhere – when we fight, we win.”
The Master Service Council represents 14,000 cast members across the Disneyland Resort, including custodians, ride operators, candy makers, merchandise clerks and other workers. The union conglomerate began contract negotiations with Disney in April, seeking wage increases, safety improvements and more.
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“We are pleased that our cast members approved the new agreements, which, along with all we offer as part of our employment experience, demonstrate how much we value them and our profound commitment to their overall well-being,” Disneyland officials said in a statement.
The news comes after union members previously approved a strike authorization vote after holding a protest outside the theme park resort.
Should the cast members have held a strike, it would have been the first time workers had walked off the job since 1984.
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