Unionized Disneyland Characters Demand Better Wages and Working Conditions, Voting Overwhelmingly to Organize
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Disneyland, known as the “happiest place on earth,” has recently seen a shift in its atmosphere. Performers working as beloved Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Elsa have unionized following health and safety concerns and dissatisfaction with wages. In a significant union election, these performers at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park have voted overwhelmingly to unionize under the representation of Actors’ Equity Association. This union is known for its work with …