Disneyland employees have reached a tentative deal on a new contract with the company, according to a coalition of unions, averting what would have been the first strike to hit the Southern California theme park in 40 years.
“We have shown Disney that we are the true magic makers of the park and today proves that when workers stand together for what they deserve, we win,” the Disney Workers Rising Bargaining Committee said in a statement. “We look forward to making our voices heard during the voting process to ratify this contract.”
The bargaining committee said details of the tentative agreement would be shared with union members before a formal vote on Monday. The results of that vote will then be shared with the public.
The announcement of a tentative deal comes five days after union members voted to authorize a strike by an overwhelming majority, citing alleged unfair labor practices during contract negotiations.
The number of employees who voted was not released. The unions said that, of the members who participated, 99% voted to approve a walkout.
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Lindsay Good contributed.