14,000 Disneyland employees vote on union strike – Orange County Register

Fantasyland attraction worker Andi Gallagher joins other Disney union members in handing out buttons and asking visitors to sign a petition in support of their fight for a contract with the theme park company outside the Harbor Boulevard entrance on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Nearly half of the employees at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney could soon go on strike if workers approve a mass walkout while union negotiations continue over a new contract for 40% of the park’s 35,000 employees.

The Master Services Council, which represents 14,000 Disneyland employees from four unions, announced Tuesday, July 9, that a vote on authorizing a strike would be held next week.

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The results of the strike authorization vote are expected to be announced after voting closes on July 20.

“We will not accept less than we deserve because we know how valuable Disney is to us,” said a joint statement from the Disneyland unions. “The theme parks’ profits come from our hard work making a trip to Disneyland a magical experience for guests.”

According to Disneyland, Disney negotiators and union representatives are scheduled to meet again on July 22.

“We respect and value our employees and recognize the important role they play in keeping our guests happy,” Disneyland said in a statement. “We remain committed to continuing discussions and reaching an agreement with the Master Services Council that focuses on the most important aspects of our current employees, helps us attract new employees, and positions Disneyland Resort for growth and the creation of additional jobs.”