Disney4me Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 The service trades council made up of six unions that represent Disney World Cast Members announced a new agreement today that union members will vote on next week. Cinderella Castle Disney World’s full-time, unionized cast members have been working without a contract since October 1st, 2022. Today’s proposal would make the minimum wage for Disney World’s current Cast Members $18 per hour by year’s end, and the increased wages will be retroactive to the date of the contract — October 1st. “We could not be more proud,” union leaders said. “Every one of the affiliates of the service trades council union will be recommending that their Cast Members vote to support this agreement.” Unite Here Local 362 announces a new contract proposal for Disney World Cast Members. “Our cast members are central to Walt Disney World’s enduring magic, which is why we are pleased to have reached this tentative agreement,” said Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort. “Disney is proud to offer an industry-leading employment package that includes comprehensive benefits and affordable medical coverage, in addition to 100 percent paid tuition for higher education for hourly employees through the Disney Aspire program. With the support of the unions, we anticipate cast members will approve this new agreement.” Disney World Cast Members at The Confectionery The Cast Member unions represent about 43,000 workers. According to Disney, the contract proposal provides for: Minimum of $17 an hour for new and existing cast members upon ratification Minimum of $18 an hour by year end for current cast Annual pay increases every year of the contract Full retroactive increased pay of least $2 more an hour, dated back to October 2022 for all current cast members Entry level rates for newly hired cast will reach a minimum of $18 an hour by 2024 Mel Paradiso, a 3rd shift custodial worker at Animal Kingdom, said the $4 per hour raise she will receive in the first year of the contract will be “life-changing” for her family. “We live in a one-bedroom apartment, maybe we will be able to make it two since we have a little one.” Animal Kingdom “We got a deal that is just gonna benefit everyone,” Paradiso said. Nicole, a Cast Member who works as a cook in the EPCOT Festival Kitchen, said the culinary team will be getting raises starting at $4.10 per hour. She said that she will be able to spend more time at home and help her daughters — one of whom is preparing to start medical school. Union leaders said Disney World Cast Members currently making the minimum starting wage at Disney World will get 36% in wage increases over the life of the contract. Cinderella Castle The primary disagreement in months of negotiations leading up to this agreement was over wages. On February 3rd, union members overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal that Disney had characterized as its “best offer.” That offer set a minimum wage of $16 for many roles, with a raise each year for 5 years to a $20 minimum wage. The unions and Disney returned to the bargaining table in mid-February, but negotiations were promptly halted when the unions said Disney “refused to add even one cent to its wage proposal.” Negotiations resumed today and resulted in this proposal, which will be put to a vote of union members on Wednesday, March 29th. Union voting will be from 7AM to 7PM. Union leaders said they would begin counting the vote at 7PM that evening. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: Cast Member Unions Announce NEW Agreement With Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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