Union Votes to Reject Disney World’s Offer
The union representing almost half of Walt Disney World’s 53,000-person workforce voted to reject a contract proposal.
Officials of the Service Trades Council Union oppose the elimination of some overtime provisions, a significant increase in the cost of health insurance and a proposal to eliminate a pension plan for new hires, offering them a 401(k) plan instead.
The current contract, originally scheduled to expire May 1, has been extended until Oct. 22.
The union said that 3,659 members voted against the contract proposal and that 96 voted for it.
The Walt-Disney Co.-owned theme park said it was disappointed, but maintained that its offer was competitive. The two sides will return to the bargaining table this month.
From Associated Press
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