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The performers who play Mickey Mouse, Goofy and other beloved Disney characters at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California are organizing to be represented by a union now, more than four decades after their Florida counterparts did so. https://t.co/0i2DjxZIsS
The expectation for Disney character performers to be available at any time is not always rewarded with scheduled work hours, say the California performers, who filed a petition for union recognition with Actors’ Equity Association. https://t.co/di5G1KokiM
California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role https://t.co/xSz7Syq6pe
Performers at Disneyland Resort in Southern California, who portray characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy, are moving to unionize with the Actors' Equity Association, following in the footsteps of their Florida counterparts who unionized over four decades ago. The California performers have expressed concerns over the lack of scheduled work hours despite being expected to be available at any time. This unionization effort is influenced by the broader entertainment industry dynamics in Hollywood.
