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1,700 Disneyland 'Magic United' Cast Members File for Union Election

Apr 17, 2024, 04:18 PM

Disneyland performers who portray characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie, and Goofy are moving towards unionization. A supermajority of 1,700 cast members, known as 'Magic United' and working in parades, shows, and character interactions at the California theme parks, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election for union recognition. This initiative, announced during a news conference on Wednesday, is supported by the Actors' Equity Association. The move to unionize stems from the performers' desire for better working conditions, as expressed by one employee who noted that the initial excitement of working at Disneyland eventually diminishes.