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What actions did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis take regarding Walt Disney World's board and why?
What actions did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis take regarding Walt Disney World's board and why?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed new board members to oversee Walt Disney World after the entertainment giant publicly opposed "Don't Say Gay" legislation. The new board members accused their Disney-controlled predecessors of stripping them of many of their powers through restrictive covenants and are seeking to correct it.
What is the current status of the union contract offer for Disney World service workers and how would it affect their wages?
What is the current status of the union contract offer for Disney World service workers and how would it affect their wages?
Disney World service workers are voting on a union contract offer that would raise the starting minimum wage to $18 an hour by the end of the year. If approved, workers could see their hourly wages rise between $5.50 and $8.60 an hour by the end of the five-year contract.
Study Notes
- Board members appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World have accused their Disney-controlled predecessors of stripping them of many of their powers through restrictive covenants.
- The previous board signed a development agreement with Disney that gave the company maximum developmental power over the theme park resort's 27,000 acres in central Florida.
- The new board members were appointed after the Florida Legislature overhauled Disney's government in retaliation for the entertainment giant publicly opposing "Don't Say Gay" legislation.
- The new board members found out about the agreement after their appointments and are seeking to correct it.
- Disney World service workers are voting on a union contract offer that would raise the starting minimum wage to $18 an hour by the end of the year.
- The agreement covers around 45,000 service workers at the Disney theme park resort, including costumed performers, bus drivers, culinary workers, lifeguards, theatrical workers, and hotel housekeepers.
- If approved, workers could see their hourly wages rise between $5.50 and $8.60 an hour by the end of the five-year contract.
- A contract approved five years ago made Disney the first major employer in central Florida to agree to a minimum hourly wage of $15.
- DeSantis is known for his willingness to battle perceived political enemies and wield the power of state government to accomplish political goals.
- Florida Republicans are advancing bills on gender identity and defamation.
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"Test Your Knowledge on the Latest Disney World News and Controversies!" From board member power struggles to union contract negotiations, Disney World has been making headlines. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the latest developments and political battles surrounding the iconic theme park resort. Keywords: Disney World, board members, union contract, minimum wage, politics, Florida.
