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Disney’s soaring profits in its theme park division have been a double-edged sword as employees seek a share of the company’s rising earnings. The union workers who man the theme parks have recently filed complaints with the NLRB alleging that Disney was withholding bonuses from employees during contract negotiations. These same workers are now demanding higher wages for all employees in light of the 21 percent increase in Disney’s profits in the past quarter, asking for a $15 minimum wage like countless other workers across the country. Workers who have been with the company for significant portions of their lives note the lack of empathy Disney seems to demonstrate towards employees given its recent financials.