Thousands of Disneyland workers vote to authorize a strike

Four unions representing 14,000 workers at Disney’s theme parks and resort properties in California announced that members voted to authorize a strike.

LOS ANGELES — Four unions representing more than 14,000 workers at Disney’s theme parks and resort properties in Southern California announced late Friday that members have voted to authorize a strike by an overwhelming majority, citing alleged unfair labor practices during contract negotiations.

The authorization doesn’t mean a strike will happen immediately, and both sides could reach a deal that averts a walkout. If a strike does occur, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.

The number of employees who voted was not released, but the unions said that of the members who participated, 99% voted to authorize a strike.

“This vote shows that the Cast Members have had enough!” Aaron Zarate, a candy maker at Disneyland who is a member of the workers' bargaining committee, said in a statement.

The unions cited economic hardship for their members, including food and housing insecurity. They have been bargaining since April 24.

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