A coalition of four major unions representing 14,000 Disney workers is set to hold a strike authorization vote on July 19, escalating tensions in ongoing contract negotiations. The workers have raised several issues, including unfair labor practices, retaliation for wearing union insignia, and inadequate pay proposals. These grievances come despite Disney's claim of a 40% pay increase in their proposal, which the unions argue includes mandated increases from local wage laws. The discord highlights significant disagreements on seniority-based raises and other employment conditions. This would be the first strike since 1984, when Disney workers last walked off the job. Contract discussions are scheduled to continue shortly after the vote.
See "The mouse gloves are off: Disney workers to vote on strike amid contract talks", Gabriel San Román, Los Angeles Times, July 10, 2024