Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union

(17 Apr 2024)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anaheim, California - 17 April 2024
1. Various of Disneyland cast members gathering for a photo at a press conference to announce their unionizing effort
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Kate Shindle, president of Actors' Equity Association:
"For weeks as you know, Actors Equity has been engaged in a union authorization card campaign at Disneyland."
3. A panoramic view of Disneyland

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anaheim, California – 30 April 2021
4. ARCHIVE of Main Street in Disneyland

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anaheim, California - 17 April 2024
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Kate Shindle, president of Actors' Equity Association:
"Our bargaining unit includes performers and support staff from the characters and parades departments."

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anaheim, California – 30 April 2021
6. ARCHIVE of costumed performers at Disneyland

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anaheim, California - 17 April 2024
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Kate Shindle, president of Actors' Equity Association:
"We have been optimistic that Disney would do the right thing and voluntarily recognize the union. As of this morning, Disney has not chosen that path. That's why today, having reached a supermajority of signed authorization cards, we are filing with the NLRB for a union election and we are confident that the workers will prevail."
8. Various of Disneyland cast members at the press conference
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Mai Vo, Disneyland cast member:
"I'm inspired to fight for my colleagues who have been permanently injured due to costumes and unsafe working conditions. I am motivated to fight for better wages on behalf of people who are barely surviving. Hosts constantly working O.T. and six days. Sculpted performers making 40 cent premiums and parade performers who are not allowed to be full time."
10. Various of Disneyland cast members at the press conference
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Adam Hefner, Disneyland cast member:
"We are the performers, storytellers and entertainers that create the magic of Disneyland. Every day, characters and parades cast members are the face and voice of the Walt Disney Company, and we deserve to be treated that way."
12. Various of Disneyland cast members at the press conference
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Courtney Griffith, Disneyland cast member:
"While I'm eternally grateful for the opportunity to live out my dream, the current conditions are unsustainable. Many of my castmates suffer from permanent injuries, are told that they are replaceable and are left unpaid when rain disrupts our shifts."
14. Cast members embrace after the press conference
STORYLINE:
Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life say they've collected enough signatures to support their push for a union.

A group of 1,700 performers at Disney’s Southern California theme parks said Wednesday they filed an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.

A vote would likely be held in May or June. The workers say they also asked The Walt Disney Co. to recognize their union.

The union would be formed under Actors’ Equity Association, which already represents theatrical performers at Disney’s Florida theme parks.

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