Some of the onlyDisneylandResort workers who are not unionized announced today that they are organizing with Actors Equity Association.
Ironically, they are among the most public-facing of the resorts employees.
They bring characters to life in shows, parades, meet and greets and character dining experiences.
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Hosts, Trainers, Leads and other roles that support performers are also included in the effort.
Individuals hired after December 3rd, 2023, will receive $20 per hour by that time.
The Parks & Experiences unit is Disneys economic driver pretty much since Covid ended.
The quarter that ended in Decembersawrevenue rise 7% to $9.1 billion.
Income of $3.1 billion was up 8% but not domestically that number was down 2%.
Of the U.S. park, Disneyland was flat, Walt Disney World down.
The unionization effort is not a done deal.
Disneyland is a very special place, where Cast Members create magic that attracts millions of guests every year.
Furthermore, the vast majority of our park colleagues here in Anaheim already have union representation.
