Disneyland Character Performers Union at Impasse Over Contract Negotiations, Disney Proposes Benefit Cuts

Character and parade performers at Disneyland, represented by the Magic United union, are at a collective bargaining impasse with Disney management after negotiations for their first union contract stalled. The union reports that Disney has proposed eliminating worker benefits, including paid parental leave and reducing 401(k) matching, while offering no immediate wage increase. This ongoing dispute highlights significant labor tensions within the entertainment giant.