The Service Trades Council Union has released a statement after their first day of negotiations with Disney World. This is the first time that Disney World and the union have met since 96% of Cast Members voted to reject a proposed $1 raise from Disney World. Here’s the statement:
Today the 6 unions of the Service Trades Council met with Disney for the first time since 13,650 Cast Members voted to reject Disney’s contract proposal on February 2 and 3.
Despite the overwhelming message sent by Cast Members, Disney refused to add even one cent to its wage proposal. Moreover, Disney’s proposal today reduced retroactive pay for thousands of workers, making today’s proposal even worse than the offer already rejected.
The 6 unions will be announcing public actions soon to bring light to the plight of Cast Members struggling to survive the devastating increase in the cost of living.
Recently, Universal Orlando announced that they would be raising their minimum wage to $17/hr. Disney World is currently at $15/hr.
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