Disneyland Workers Vote to Authorize Strike, Citing Unfair Labor Practices

A coalition of four unions representing 14,000 Disneyland workers said on July 19 that their members have voted to authorize a potential strike over what they called “unfair labor practices” by the company. The coalition said that about 99 percent of the members of the union—which includes custodians, ride operators, candy makers, and merchandise clerks—voted in favor of the strike. “We stood up and showed Disney that we won’t sit by and allow them to intimidate, surveil and unlawfully discipline cast members for exercising their rights,” the coalition said in a statement. The vote does not mean a strike will occur immediately, but it gives union leaders that option if they fail to reach a deal with Disney. The coalition said a strike remained “a last resort” as negotiations continue....