Disney World building COVID-19 testing center in deal with actors’ union
The testing center will open Friday at Disney’s Maingate office complex in Kissimmee.
COVID-19 testing biggest concern in Disneyland reopening plan, union says
Disneyland unions want a plan for regularly testing employees for COVID-19 before reopening the resort's two theme parks.
Disneyland will not reopen on July 17
Disney attributed the delay to the state of California not releasing its theme park reopening guidelines until after July 4.
Disneyland union plans Saturday protest against COVID-19 reopening plan
Disneyland's home of Orange County, California has seen an increased number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since Memorial Day.
Some Disney theme park workers push back on COVID-19 reopening plan
Segments of Disney’s vast theme park workforce are opposed to reopening Disney World and Disneyland — though to varying degrees on each coast.
Disney notes: Workers returning soon, but not Disney College Program / NBA return plan approved
Portions of Disney World’s unionized workforce are being told to prepare to return to work, according to social media posts from union leaders.
Mandatory face masks part of Disney World union deal on COVID-19 safeguards
The agreement includes mandatory face masks for guests and employees and paid sick leave for any worker who contracts COVID-19.
Disney World to furlough 43,000 unionized workers during COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disney World is furlough 43,000 unionized employees starting April 19. Their health benefits are guaranteed for the next year.
Universal Orlando extends COVID-19 closure, but will keep paying full-timers at reduced rate
The coronavirus pandemic will keep Universal Orlando closed through at least May 31. While full-time workers will get their pay reduced, part-timers will be furloughed starting May 3.