REUTERS: UNION FILES GRIEVANCE AGAINST WALT DISNEY WORLD AHEAD OF SATURDAY REOPENING

The actors’ union representing 750 Walt Disney World performers has filed a grievance against the Orlando, Florida-based theme park alleging retaliation against its members over the union’s demand that they be tested for the coronavirus.

Walt Disney Co plans to reopen Disney World on Saturday, with attendance limits, social distancing rules and new health and safety protocols. Florida has seen a spike in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. In June, Florida infections rose by 168% or over 95,000 new cases.

The Actors’ Equity Association, in a statement on Thursday, said Disney had announced plans on June 23 to recall members for rehearsals the following week.

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