Disneyland Performers Push for Unionization
Over two-thirds of eligible Disneyland performers have signed a petition to form a union, citing concerns over pay, safety, and working conditions.
- Disneyland performers in California, including those portraying iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, have initiated a unionization effort.
- The group, calling themselves 'Magic United,' seeks to address issues such as low wages, safety hazards, and erratic scheduling.
- More than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort are already unionized, but performers have remained non-union since the park's opening.
- Actors’ Equity Association, which represents live performers nationwide, supports the Disneyland workers' unionization efforts.
- Disney has expressed support for the performers' right to a confidential vote, expected to take place between May and June.