orlando, florida – Disney’s unions are set to reject the company’s wage proposal in a vote next week, according to a union statement.
A union spokesperson said all six unions in the Service Trade Council Union, which represents 45,000 workers, have recommended that members vote against Disney’s latest contract proposal.
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Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger said the proposal included the following terms:
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$20 an hour for a full-time, non-tipped STCU role for the duration of the contract
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Non-tipped full-time cast members are paid at least $5 more than the Florida minimum wage each year.
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Eight Weeks of Paid Child Bonding for Eligible Full-Time Casts
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The average salary increase rate in the first year is about 10%
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Minimum wage of $20 an hour for some jobs, such as housekeeping, bus drivers, and kitchen staff
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Retroactive salary increases for cast members dating back to October 2022.Starting at $700 for Cast Members who work 40 hours a week
“This very strong offer provides our Cast Members with an average salary increase of close to 10% immediately, with a guaranteed salary increase for the next four years. We promised starting salaries of $33 and the majority are looking at $33.00 to 46% (up) during that time,” Finger said.
However, according to the STCU, the proposed rate increase would increase wages for most workers by $1 a year, which is not enough to cover the cost of living for many workers.
A union spokesperson wrote that “rents and other costs have skyrocketed, putting workers in a state of emergency.” “This offer clearly leaves the majority of the workforce behind and to his cast of over 30,000 members he offers only a $1 raise.”
STCU members are scheduled to vote on the contract proposal on February 2-3.
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