Overview

• UNITE HERE Local 737 says organizer Wesny Theophin was pushed while performing protected union duties inside EPCOT’s Italy pavilion.
• The alleged confrontation occurred at Tutto Italia Ristorante and was detailed in a union media release and Instagram post.
• Patina Group, a Delaware North subsidiary, operates Tutto Italia, Tutto Gusto, and Via Napoli in the pavilion, plus several other high-profile Disney restaurants.
• Workers recently announced a strike-authorization vote for the Italy pavilion locations, and the current contract expires on September 30.
• If no agreement is reached, the union could call a strike after the expiration, which outlets note would be unprecedented inside a Walt Disney World theme park.