1,000 Disney Springs subcontracted workers seek improved wages, benefits, and right to organize.

Workers at Disney Springs restaurants, employed by subcontractors, are calling for improved wages and benefits, as highlighted by Unite Here Local 737. A survey revealed that 46% lack health insurance and only 28% have paid sick leave or vacation. These subcontracted employees, numbering around 1,000 across 56 venues, are seeking the right to organize and negotiate for better conditions, contrasting sharply with the benefits enjoyed by Disney's directly employed staff.

September 19, 2024
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