Disneyland's Mickey Mouse and Cinderella performers may unionize

Disneyland's Mickey Mouse and Cinderella performers may unionize

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Disneyland performers in California may unionize. While most workers at the theme park and at Disney California Adventure already have unions, roughly 1,700 performers don't. Workers who have gone without union representation until now include those who meet and greet guests and stroll in parades as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other iconic characters. Union officials say the performers want a union to address safety conditions in costuming and scheduling issues. Union cards were circulated starting last week in a process that could take weeks. Disneyland officials say workers have the right to vote on whether or not to unionize.

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