Disneyland, $DIS, workers have authorized a strike by 99%

Disneyland, $DIS, workers have authorized a strike by 99%.

On Friday, the Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee, consisting of four different unions representing 14,000 Disneyland park employees, announced that 99% of their members have authorized a strike, meaning they would not report to work if a strike is implemented. While this doesn't mean a strike is scheduled, it allows the union to initiate one as negotiations for their new contract continue. The committee stated: "A strike is always a last resort, and we have committed to return to the bargaining table Monday and Tuesday prepared to bargain in good faith." On Wednesday, over 1,000 people reportedly protested outside Disneyland's entrance in support of park employees advocating for fair wages and a "fair attendance policy."

Vulture has reached out to Disney Parks for comment. Disney officials and the bargaining committee are scheduled to meet again on Monday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 23, for contract negotiations.