Disneyland Character and Parade Performers Vote to Unionize

Disneyland's iconic cast members, who bring beloved characters to life and perform in vibrant parades, have overwhelmingly voted to unionize. In a significant move towards improving their working conditions, nearly 79 percent of these employees, known collectively as cast members, have chosen to join the Actors' Equity Association. This union, which already represents theatrical performers at Disney's parks in Florida, will now extend its representation to approximately 1,700 workers at Disneyland in Anaheim.

Adam Hefner, a Disneyland cast member, has been vocal about the lack of respect. . .