Our Work with Unions

Disneyland Resort has worked with unions for 70 years participating in successful negotiation conversations through the collective bargaining process. Our approach underscores the importance we place on fostering working relationships with our union affiliates.

Cast Members are represented by 26 Unions. 80% of Cast are represented by Unions. Wages are up more than 40% in the last 5 years. Representing start rates that are 25%-40% above CM minimum wage.

Cast Members are represented by 26 Unions. 80% of Cast are represented by Unions. Wages are up more than 40% in the last 5 years. Representing start rates that are 25%-40% above CM minimum wage.

Unions at the
Disneyland Resort

 At Disneyland Resort there are 16 different union contracts and 26 different union affiliates that represent 28,000 cast members in various lines of work, including: engineers, artisans, park operations, entertainers, musicians, and more.

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, Custodial, Store Operations
·       International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 495                     
·       United Food Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324 
·       Service Employees International Union (SEIU) USW West               
 
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 

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Disneyland Resort is home to approximately 35,000 Cast Members who work in hundreds of different roles. We are committed to making meaningful differences in their lives.

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