Our Work with Unions

Approximately 80% of Disneyland Resort cast members belong to a labor union. Unionized employees include cast members at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park as well as at Disneyland Resort hotels.

Disneyland unions are centered around cast members’ roles. See “Unions at Disneyland Resort” below for an overview of which roles are currently represented by a union.

The Disneyland Park Master Services Council contract, which covered nearly 9,000 cast members, expired on June 16, 2024, and there is no contract extension in place. After the contract expired, the union’s obligation to maintain labor peace ended, which created the potential for the union to call a strike with proper authorization from its membership. 
 
The Disney California Adventure Park Master Services Agreement includes nearly 5,000 cast members and is set to expire on September 30, 2024.

No. The Disney Look appearance guidelines are rooted in the company’s history. They present a standard to be upheld to help ensure that our guests enjoy an uninterrupted, immersive experience. Anything that distracts from the show or story, be it a non-approved button, pin or sticker worn by a cast member, would be addressed by a leader. 

Our Disney Look and the costumes worn by our cast members are a critical part of enhancing the experience of our Disney show. As you enter Disneyland Park, the plaque reads “Here you Leave Today and Enter the World of Yesterday, Tomorrow and Fantasy,” and everything we do to create and protect that environment is intentional.

Numerous roles at Disneyland Resort have union representation. These are:

Master Services Council – Disneyland Park
Attractions, Confectionary, Costuming, Custodial, Main Entrance, Parking, Resort Transportation, Store Operations, Team Centers, Candy Makers 
– International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 495                            
– United Food Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324 
– Service Employees International Union (SEIU) USW West 
– Bakery, Confectionery. Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Internal (BCTGM) Local 83  
 
Master Services Council – Disney California Adventure Park 
Attractions, Confectionary, Custodial, Store Operations
– International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 495                     
– United Food Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324 
– Service Employees International Union (SEIU) USW West
– Bakery, Confectionary. Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Internal (BCTGM) Local 83               
 
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 495   - Ontario Distribution Center 
Shipping, Receiving                 
 
Workers United Local 50 
Outdoor Vending, Quick Service Restaurants, Table Service, Club 33, Park Banquets 
 
Unite Here Local 11 – Disneyland Resort Hotels  
Food & Beverage, Bell/Valet Services, Housekeeping, Costuming, Central Bakery 
 
Security, Police & Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA formerly IESA) – Local 1955 
Security Host/Hostess, Canine Handler 
 
Craft Maintenance Council (CMC) 
Electrical Workers, Laborers, Machinists, Air Condition/Refrigeration, Operating Engineers, Painters, Plasterers, Plumbing & Pipe Fitters,  
Sheet Metal Workers, Trade Show & Sign Craft, Teamsters 
– Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (ACR) Local 250                              
– International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 441                              
– Ironworkers Local 443                    
– Laborers Local 652                          
– Operating Engineers Local 501                
– Plasterers Local 200 & 755           
– International Associations of Machinist (IAM) Local 947 
– International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 952 
– Painters Local 36 
– Plumbers Local 582 
– Sheet Metal Local 105 
– Sign Craft Local 831 
 
American Federation of Musicians (AFM) 
Musicians 
 
American Guild of Variety Artists Performers (AGVA)  
Actors, Dancers, Singers 
 
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 706 – Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist Guild  
Makeup Artists, Cosmetologists & Hair Stylists 
 
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 504  
Pyrotechnicians  
 
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 504 – ASM 
Assistant Stage Managers 
 
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Locals 504/923 
Stage Technicians & Sound Mechanics 
 
American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) 
Fantasmic! Specialty Performers 
 
Operating Engineers Local 501  
Skilled Engineers 
 
Carpenters Local 714 
Skilled Carpenters 
 
Laborers’ Local 652 
Landscape Gardeners & General Maintenance

Actors’ Equity Association
Characters & Parades