Disneyland Resort entered negotiations with Workers United Local 50 on May 9, 2023, and Crafts Maintenance Council on May 11, 2023.
Workers United Local 50 represents over 8K full-time and part-time Food and Beverage cast members at Disneyland Resort. Negotiations lasted for 12 days reaching a tentative agreement on August 10, 2023, with a 5-year agreement ratified on August 19, 2023. The non-tipped starting rate increased to $21.25 representing a 30% wage increase. The non-tipped starting rate will increase to $26 by the end of the term of the agreement, representing a 58% wage increase.
Craft Maintenance Council represents over 1.3k full-time and part-time cast members including Electricians, Laborers, Gardeners, Machinists, Air Condition/Refrigeration Mechanics, Operating Engineers, Painters, Plasterers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Sheet Metal Workers, Pictorial Artists, and Oiler-Truck Drivers. Negotiations began on May 11, 2023, and lasted 5 days reaching a tentative agreement on May 25, 2023. A 5-year agreement was ratified on June 19, 2023. The compensation terms included a 4.0% increase to the start rate and all steps of the wage rate structure. The adjusted minimum start rate to $25.00, representing a 30% increase. Cast Members will receive a wage increase between 20%-80% over the 5-year contract.
Both agreements underscore the importance of strong working relationships with unions and our continued commitment towards our cast members futures.