This week, Local 362 and Disney management sat down at the bargaining table to discuss issues related to Vacation Planning, Ticket Sales and Auto Plaza. In each bargaining session, the Union made proposals to increase wages, improve scheduling, protect Coordinators, enhance safety, simplify work rules and decrease discipline associated with the work. The Company made similar proposals around work rules with some exceptions, but did make unfaithful proposals including eliminating the pension plan for new workers, adding release of shifts to the attendance matrix, random drug testing, and stricter guidelines for workers who drive Company vehicles. The Union stated it has no interest in each of these proposals.
Both Vacation Planning and Ticket Sales negotiations were suspended without a tentative agreement despite the progress made during these discussions. The Bargaining Committee for the Union is hopeful a fair settlement can be reached with these groups when they reconvene. Dates for Vacation Planning and Ticket Sales will be scheduled in the near future. A unanimously recommended tentative agreement was reached with the Auto Plaza workers. This agreement includes separating cash handling and operating guideline errors from the regular discipline matrix along with establishing clear and fair processes for the handling of money and parking tickets.
Custodial Negotiations are the next set of negotiations scheduled for:
Monday, July 12
Tuesday, July 13
Wednesday, July 14
Each session is scheduled from 10am to 6pm at the DC-2 building in the Town Hall Conference Room located at 1800 Live Oak Lane. ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
