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Check out all the details and see why these Disney Cast Members are on strike at this Disney theme park.
Cast Members
Cast members are the heart of Disney. Without their attention to guest experiences, Disney Parks would be just another amusement park. Great rides at the parks are made even better by the cast members. Rise of the Resistance and Tower of Terror are two examples of cast members making the experiences even better.
At most theme parks, the employees do not become part of the story or enhance the storytelling. At Disney Parks, they do! This is another reason that it was refreshing hearing Bob Iger’s comments on returning the focus on the creativity of the company. Take a look at an example of Disney cast members making guest magic HERE.
Recent Negotiations
A few months ago, local unions and Disney World reached an agreement after months of negotiating. Cast Members will be paid $18/hour by the end of 2023! Read all the details HERE on these union negotiations.
Earlier this month, Hollywood writers began a strike after contract negotiations failed. This strike affects television series, movie productions, daytime and nighttime shows. Many of these have stopped the writing process. Thousands of unionized writers are on strike for better pay. Take a look at the details of this writer’s strike HERE.
Strike Happening Now
Right now, more than 1,000 Disney Cast Members are on strike at the Disneyland Paris theme park. They are chanting and marching throughout the theme park.
More than 1,000 Disney Cast Members are currently on strike for better pay and working conditions.
Because of this, Disneyland Paris announced that the first Dream…and Shine Brighter! parade has been cancelled for today. Cast Members are reportedly striking for better pay and working conditions.
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