More Disney workers reach deals on coronavirus furloughs

[turbinetree]

Source: Associated Press

By MIKE SCHNEIDER
2 hours ago

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two more unions have reached agreements with Walt Disney World over furloughs caused by the theme park resort’s closure during the new coronavirus outbreak.

The agreements reached late Friday apply to security guards and workers involved in facilities and operations.

Workers will continue to get health and educational benefits during furloughs scheduled to start April 19, under the agreements with the North America’s Building Trades Unions Craft Maintenance Council and International Union, Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America.

It wasn’t known how many workers were affected by the agreement. Union officials didn’t respond to an email inquiry Saturday.

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[Roland99]

1. I know at least one WDI Imagineer who will still be working

Very few projects will carry on during this time.

I’ll be burning up 4 weeks and 2 days of paid time off before I file for unemployment

[turbinetree]

2. That is a drag, that employees have to go through there earned benefits, when this is a

multi-billion company and they will be getting funds, from well you and me and millions of others...............

[Roland99]

3. We've all been paid full salary since March 15. Last work check will be April 23

That’s a lot better than most Americans have gotten

[turbinetree]

4. That's good, yeah that is true, this virus has really shown the cracks we have and they are

pretty big.............

[GulfCoast66]

5. I don't disagree. But have you heard how the cast members in China and France are faring?

Once that news get out I’m afraid it will be a shit show in the news. Especially with Universals actions.