Disney Equity performers who star in the theme parks shows remain furloughed indefinitely while Walt Disney World reopens and the rest of its unionized workforce returns to their jobs.
The Actors’ Equity Association has filed a grievance against Disney, accusing the company of retaliating against its members after the union argued that its performers should be regularly tested for COVID-19 because it’s difficult to wear masks and socially distance on stage.
“Since our public request that Disney test performers in the park, there have been more than 114,000 new coronavirus cases in Florida,” said Mary McColl, executive director of Actors’ Equity Association, in a statement. “Rather than agree to testing of performers, Disney has decided to retaliate against workers fighting for a safe workplace during this pandemic.”
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