TrainsOfDisney
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In what ways? Are they treated differently than Ride Operators for example?The pay compared to other operational roles is great for them, sure, but they’re getting shafted when it comes to everything else.
In what ways? Are they treated differently than Ride Operators for example?The pay compared to other operational roles is great for them, sure, but they’re getting shafted when it comes to everything else.
The pay compared to other operational roles is great for them, sure, but they’re getting shafted when it comes to everything else.
Yeah, I caught all that too. And the others saying “they indoctrinate you with magic” as if they brainwash you and make you join a cult that you can’t leave. One of them literally said “drinking the kool-aide.”Also, the blonde girl had an interesting take
Yeah, I caught all that too. And the others saying “they indoctrinate you with magic” as if they brainwash you and make you join a cult that you can’t leave. One of them literally said “drinking the kool-aide.”
I really needed to laugh today - this made me laugh so hard - thank you!!!!!Randomly, I do like the way Mr. Hefner here has used his various charcuterie and serving boards as a decor wall in his dining room.
how are you getting those numbers?when in reality they may be 8-16 hour work weeks,
Correct - there is no way Disney will be paying equity pay for the same number of characters.Looks like the costume characters at Disneyland are in jeopardy.Not ending, but in jeopardy.
Now you're making me feel miserable!Correct - there is no way Disney will be paying equity pay for the same number of characters.
They are literally signing their own termination papers.
All the characters and interactions really made Disneyland special.Now you're making me feel miserable!![]()
There will still be costume characters at DIsneyland even some rare ones every once in a while?All the characters and interactions really made Disneyland special.
I'm back being miserable!There will still be some - but certainly less.
While admittedly, DL CM's make a lot higher hourly wage than I do, I think a lot of people think about the amounts in terms of 40-hour work weeks or even 30-hour work weeks, when in reality they may be 8-16 hour work weeks, while requiring them to be fully available 7 days a week for all shifts, making it difficult to schedule the second jobs that many of them have/need to actually pay their bills. Part of what they certainly need is more responsible scheduling. If they knew they'd at least have set days/times and a minimum number of hours per week, they might not stress the hourly wage as much.
While I appreciate your opinion, but frankly we don't know that. There is a long road ahead and nothing is set in stone.Correct - there is no way Disney will be paying equity pay for the same number of characters.
They are literally signing their own termination papers.
They deserve full employment benefits, more safety. That why I am very proponent of on employment rights. And having strict regulations on everything to make things fair.The rally today was for 4 other unions that represent attractions, entertainment costuming, candy makers, and etc.
In terms of the Characters and Parade Performers, you are correct that they are not with Equity in Florida. However, the entertainment CMs in Florida ARE with a union. Entertainment at Disneyland have been hourly non-union the entirety of their time here.
As it stands, entertainment CMs have gone through non-restrictive scheduling which leads to more injuries from lack-of recovery time and lack of opportunities to gain adequate sick/pto time. Parade performers can be working 40+ hours a week and still not qualify for full-time status and all the benefits that come with it (health care, vacation time, etc.) In some cases, entertainment offerings/hours get cut without advance notice for these CMs to be able to find work elsewhere, and yet, they’re expected to be fully available on a moments notice and get penalized if they can’t be because they had to find a job elsewhere to supplement lost hours. So yes, these CMs are technically being overworked and “under paid,” but the reality of them wanting to unionize is to be able to set up protections for themselves and their livelihood as well as the future generations of entertainment CMs.
If they join equity - how do you see it working out any other way?While I appreciate your opinion, but frankly we don't know that. There is a long road ahead and nothing is set in stone.
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