News: Disney World Has Come to a Furlough Agreement with the Actors’ Equity Association

Due to the recent closures, Disney World furloughed several non-union employees — which will take effect April 19th.

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Multiple unions have come to agreements with Disney regarding furloughs, including the Service Trades Council UnionAmerican Federation of Musicians Local 389, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2088. Now the Actors’ Equity Association will also be added to the list of agreements.

Starting April 19th, Disney World entertainers and actors will be furloughed in a new agreement between Disney and the Actors’ Equity Association, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

The agreement assures access to health care benefits during the closure as well as “a guaranteed return to employment.” We will let you know as we hear about any future agreements regarding unionized workers!

Do you know any performers affected during this time? Let us know in the comments below!

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Rachel Franko has been going to Disney Parks since she was a baby, and her love of Disney has only grown into a SLIGHT obsession since! She's been writing for AllEars since 2019 and loves sharing the magic with all the readers. When she's not writing, you can catch her heading to Disney and Universal Studios with a heart full of dreams and a backpack full of themed ears!

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