Disneyland hotel workers protest during D23 weekend: ‘No Magic in Our Paychecks’
Disneyland workers protest in Anaheim
Union representatives with UNITE HERE Local 11 state that contract negotiations with Disney have yielded little progress after months of talks.
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Disneyland Resort hotel workers rallied during D23 weekend to demand fair wages.
What we know:
Representatives for UNITE HERE Local 11 announced that hundreds of cast members plan to demonstrate between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, as well as between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, near the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Convention Way.
The cast members expected to participate in the demonstrations include room attendants, cooks, and dishwashers. The hotel workers have been involved in contract negotiations with Disney for months, but union representatives report that there has been little progress made at the bargaining table so far.
What they're saying:
"Workers plan to rally and unveil in a satirical theatre style action a "sixth key" that threatens to undermine the famous Five Keys Disney advocates for in its corporate philosophy," a press release stated.
Union representatives stated that workers are asking for Disney to "share the magic with the people who make it possible."
The other side:
In a statement to FOX 11, Disney said they were aware of the activity and that the current contract between Disneyland Resort and United Here 11 is extended by mutual agreement. They remain committed to working collaborative throughout the bargaining process.
"We are optimistic we can reach a fair agreement that recognizes the contributions of our cast members and supports the resort’s continued success and are prepared to continue delivering a memorable experience for the guests of D23: The Ultimate Fan Event," they said.
The Source: This story was written with information from a UNITE HERE Local 11 press release.