TrainsOfDisney
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Well that’s 2 different things - if they take 1 shift a week as a “foot in the door” that’s on them, they are making that decision.
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News Disneyland Character Performers Look to Unionize With Actors’ Equity
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wtyy21
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Slightly unrelated to this topic, but Disneyland workers voted for strike authorization.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/thousands-disneyland-workers-vote-authorize-strike-rcna162175
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/thousands-disneyland-workers-vote-authorize-strike-rcna162175
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Twilight_Roxas
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Who wants to cross the picket line on purpose?
Brian
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Union uses dues to support politician who spends recklessly > Politician creates more inflation > Unionized employees can't afford basic necessities because their dollar is worth less > Union secures raise, gets to continue receiving dues > repeat
The union makes themselves indispensable to the employees. The politician gets to stay in power. Know who gets screwed in the end? The employees both claim to champion.
The union makes themselves indispensable to the employees. The politician gets to stay in power. Know who gets screwed in the end? The employees both claim to champion.
Vegas Disney Fan
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I’m going to avoid the political aspect but I ultimately agree, the CMs are doomed either way, it wasn’t long ago $15 was the answer, then they got it and inflation outpaced it, then it was $20, they got it and inflation outpaced it, no matter what low skill jobs pay they’ll always be low paying jobs because inflation increases as wages increase.
When we were kids we made $4 an hour but rent was $600 a month, now pay is $20 an hour and rent is $3k a month, it’s all interconnected
MarvelCharacterNerd
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If Disney doesn't settle beforehand, then Expo week - and the Expo itself - would be a prime target for when and where cast would strike - if they don't hit up San Diego Comic-Con for visibility first, where Disney also has a large presence through Marvel, Star Wars, etc.
Disney knows this and I can't imagine they'd allow this massive a disruption with so much media coverage resulting. I'd expect some agreement beforehand. But no guarantees. There are a lot of unhappy cast given a 99% strike vote approval.
Though as noted here, the strike - like the writers and actors strikes recently - may not accomplish in the long run what they hope it would.
TrainsOfDisney
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I’m not against unions - they have pros and cons but ultimately it’s great for workers to have a voice when dealing with large corporations.
The larger strike with the candy makers, the ride operators etc. seems poorly timed since they just got a raise in base pay - I’m all for that raise they just got but to now demand more pay / benefits seems excessive.
The larger strike with the candy makers, the ride operators etc. seems poorly timed since they just got a raise in base pay - I’m all for that raise they just got but to now demand more pay / benefits seems excessive.
MarvelCharacterNerd
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On that subject, Disneyland Resort raised food prices last week across the board anywhere from .30 to $1 per item.
They also cut back menu offerings.
Disney Irish
Premium Member
So then it looks like they are already starting to price in an increase in labor costs.
AJFireman
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Both sides met yesterday and again today as planned so I feel we might hear an update by the end of the week if not sooner. You can follow "Disney Workers Rising" both on twitter and facebook for updates or https://ufcw324.org/2024-disney-contract-updates/
Vegas Disney Fan
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My guess is the vote was primarily for show and more bargaining power, IMHO a strike is very unlikely because the CMs can’t afford it.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see picket lines from off duty workers but most CMs can’t afford to miss shifts, there may be some disruption outside the parks but I’ll be shocked if they actually strike and miss shifts in the parks.
Phroobar
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What's the point of a strike if they still continue to work?
Funny how the labor union doesn't compensate for lost wages because of a strike but union dues are still enforced.
AJFireman
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Here is a FAQ provided by the Union to their members. They do you have a strike fund that pays workers but not sure how that works or how they get paid. You are right though I bet a high percent of workers cannot afford to strike and are being led by the Union that this is the only way and not telling them all the aspects of a strike.
If they felt bullied by Disney before wait until the Union Bullies them if they choose to cross the picket line.
If they felt bullied by Disney before wait until the Union Bullies them if they choose to cross the picket line.
Phroobar
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Would I lose my benefits/insurance if we go on strike? What about other benefits that Disney provides? If you are full time you will continue to receive your health benefits. Other benefits such as child care may not be provided for the time you are on strike. If you do not have alternate child care we encourage you to bring your children to the picket line.
