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Patina Group Workers at Disney World Authorize Strike Vote Over Working Conditions

The action covers three Italy pavilion restaurants operated by Delaware North's Patina Group, with a walkout possible after the contract expires September 30.

Patina Group Employees at Walt Disney World's Italy Pavilion to Vote on Strike
Credit: Disney

Overview

  • UNITE HERE Local 737 announced the authorization at an August 26 press conference, citing stalled contract negotiations.
  • If members approve, the bargaining committee could call a strike after September 30, which would be the first inside a Walt Disney World theme park.
  • The vote concerns EPCOT’s Tutto Italia Ristorante, Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar, and Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria.
  • Patina Group is a subsidiary of Delaware North, and Walt Disney World is not a party to the contract talks.
  • Other Patina locations such as Space 220 and several Disney Springs restaurants are not included in this vote, Disney has not commented, and workers at the Italy venues have not yet cast ballots.