Disneyland Performers Vote to Unionize

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disneyland Resort performers have overwhelmingly voted to unionize, following their counterparts at Walt Disney World in Florida, the National Labor Relations Board announced this weekend. Cast members who perform as characters or dance in parades and the hosts, leads and trainers working with them at Disneyland Park, Disney’s California Adventure, three hotels, and Downtown Disney voted 953–258 to be represented by Actors’ Equity Association, according to unofficial figures released by the union representing professional actors and stage managers. A majority of those casting ballots among the 1,700 workers in the bargaining unit was needed to approve representation by Actors’ Equity. The unionization effort received 79 percent yes votes among those voting....