Walt Disney Co. reached a tentative agreement with unions representing over 14,000 Disneyland employees Wednesday, avoiding a strike.
Disney and the Master Services Council, an alliance of unions representing custodial staff, merchandise workers and ride operators at Disney’s California theme park, produced the pact that delivers pay and benefit increases for Disneyland employees.
“We have shown Disney that we are the true magic makers of the park, and today proves that when workers stand together for what they deserve, we win,” the unions said in a statement.
Disney echoed the unions’ sentiment, saying the deal delivers important benefits to its “cast members” and provides room for Disneyland to grow.
The agreement is still tentative, with union members expected to vote on it starting Monday.
On Friday, union membership overwhelmingly voted for the union to authorize a strike if the two parties couldn’t reach an agreement this week. The unions began contract negotiations with Disney in April, ahead of a June contract deadline. The unions’ main concerns centered around workplace safety, attendance requirements and pay.
• Vaughn Cockayne can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.
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