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Disneyland Character Workers ‘Look To Unionize’ With Actors’ Equity - Calling Themselves “Magic United,” The Group Also Includes Performers In Parades & Hosts, Trainers & Other Support Staff For The Characters

Published Tuesday, February 20, 2024
by Labor News Story Link To The Hollywood Reporter
Disneyland Character Workers ‘Look To Unionize’ With Actors’ Equity - Calling Themselves “Magic United,” The Group Also Includes Performers In Parades & Hosts, Trainers & Other Support Staff For The Characters

Caitlin Huston at The Hollywood Reporter reports on a group of 1,700 Performers who play characters and cheer and dance in parades at Disneyland in California that have announced their intent to Unionize with Actors’ Equity.  The group of Disney Employees are asking for increased wages, greater transparency on scheduling and rehiring decisions and addressing concerns about safe and sanitary workplace conditions.  Calling themselves “Magic United,” the group has already begun circulating Union Authorization Cards and will aim for voluntary recognition.

To Directly Access This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Disneyland Characters Look to Unionize with Actors’ Equity – The Hollywood Reporter

Graphic Courtesy Of Actors’ Equity’s Facebook Page.

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