Disneyland workers won a 31% pay rise after a 4-month campaign and a vote to strike

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Disney employees rally outside the main entrance of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 2024, ahead of a planned strike authorization vote
Disney employees rallied outside the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on July 17.

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I'm a Disneyland performer — I work hard for not enough money. Now we're unionized, I'm feeling hopeful.

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Mai Vo, a Disneyland performer, in a composite image with Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
Mai Vo, a Disneyland performer, in a composite image with Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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Disneyland performers complain about painful costumes, low pay, and inflexible management as part of push to unionize

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Minnie Mouse during a parade inside Disneyland in Anaheim, California, in 2020.
Minnie Mouse during a parade inside Disneyland in Anaheim, California, in 2020.

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