Disney World continues to change in a lot of different ways.
Not only are hotels and restaurants reopening, but health and safety measures and mask requirements continue to change. For Disney employees (salaried and non-union), the COVID-19 vaccine is required, but there has been a new agreement between Disney and the Union leaders.
“In the agreement, Disney has made the decision to require all Service Trades Council Union represented employees to show proof of vaccination by October 22, 2021,” a release states, according to WESH 2.
The statement released also said that “Disney will make every effort to reasonably accommodate employees with a medical or religious accommodation need in their current role or classification.”
If Cast Members do not comply with this vaccine requirement or need an accommodation, they “will be separated from the company with a ‘yes’ rehire status.”
Disney World has been holding COVID-19 vaccine events and will continue to do so throughout the next several weeks.
Update: Disney World has also now reached an agreement regarding COVID-19 vaccinations with the Actors’ Equity Association. The Orlando Sentinel reports that those who are performing in Disney World under Actors’ Equity Association contracts will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine and have until October 22nd to do so. Individuals will be able to request exemptions for medical or religious reasons.
We’ll give you updates on Disney health and safety measures as they change.
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If Cast Members do not comply with this vaccine requirement or need an accommodation, they “will be separated from the company with a ‘yes’ rehire status.” So someone who can’t get the vaccine for medical reasons will be fired? I know someone who has heart issues and has been told by their doctor to not get the vaccine.