Exciting news for Disneyland cast members! The Disneyland Resort in California has announced that its workers will receive significant pay raises following a newly approved labor contract. Nearly 14,000 employees are set to benefit from these historic changes, ensuring a brighter future for the Disney team.
The three-year contract, approved after workers voted to authorize a strike, includes a $24 minimum wage and an average pay increase of $6.10 per employee. This monumental agreement impacts unionized members from the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 83, SEIU-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW), Teamsters Local 495, and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324 unions.
Beyond the pay raises, the contract also brings vital improvements to sick leave policies. This will grant cast members greater flexibility to address personal matters without the fear of disciplinary action. “By ratifying these contracts, Disney cast members have secured historic raises and policies and protections that reflect their role as magic makers in the Disney parks,” said the Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee.
Disneyland Resort spokesperson Jessica Good expressed the company’s satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “We are pleased that our cast members approved the new agreements, which, along with all we offer as part of our employment experience, demonstrate how much we value and respect them and our profound commitment to their overall well-being.”
With this new contract, Disneyland is not only reinforcing its commitment to its employees but also setting a new standard for worker benefits within the theme park industry. What are your thoughts on these exciting changes at Disneyland? Share your comments below and don’t forget to share this story with other Disney fans!
Source: Scripps News Staff
