![]() ![]() ![]() It allows them to be confident in making decisions to improve their lives and those of their families for now and the future. This is certainly a positive outcome for Walt Disney World Cast Members which not only secures a necessary pay increase for them but confirms improvements to medical coverage and tuition for higher education. STCU President Matt Hollis said, “Securing an $18 minimum hourly rate this year, increasing the overall economic value of Disney’s original offer and ensuring full back pay for every worker are the priorities union members were determined to fight for,”Īs part of this agreement, Union workers will also see the $18 minimum wage increase to $20 by October 2026. Image: DisneyĪccording to Click Orlando, an agreement has now been reached which is still subject to approval by union members. The STCU was asking for the minimum wage to be increased from $15/hr to $18/hr which would be an initial rise of $3/hr, with an eventual plan to raise this to $20/hr. March 24 - Negotiations between the Service Trades Council Union (STCU) which represents approximately 45,000 Walt Disney World Cast Members and Disney took place yesterday afternoon to try to end the dispute on Walt Disney World Cast Member pay and benefits. Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, with a statement on the STCU approval vote: /M3Tiqk1331 It will certainly be welcome news to Cast Members after many months of negotiations regarding pay and benefits for the coming years. It includes annual increases every year of contract, retroactive pay, and entry level rates will reach $18/hour by 2024.Īs can be seen in the tweet below by reporter Scott Gustin, 97% of the 12,500 members voted yes to this agreement. It will see new and existing Cast Members on a minimum of $17/hr, with a minimum of $18 an hour agreed for current Cast Members by the end of the year. UPDATE March 30 - The STCU vote took place yesterday and the agreement between Walt Disney World and the Union has now been confirmed. ![]()
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