Cast Members Protest Low Working Wages Outside Walt Disney World

Unionized Disney employees have rallied together in Kissimmee, by Walt Disney World Property, in support of a fair working wage. Cast Members are currently protesting and chanting “Disney workers need a raise.”

As provided by Katie Rice on Twitter, cast members are raising signs showing the difficulties affording health care, diapers, formula, and rent.

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Image source: Katie Rice
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Image source: Katie Rice

Disney proposed to raise starting pay by $1/hour per year to reach $20, but Cast Members are fighting for more up front, citing immediate financial distress that won’t be solved by long-term increases.

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Image source: Katie Rice

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