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Disneyland workers avert a potential strike after reaching tentative agreement
File: In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, guests are waved to by workers as they take in the sights and sounds of Main Street U.S.A. at the Disneyland Resort on April 30, 2021 in Anaheim.
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Disneyland employees announced a tentative agreement with the company Wednesday morning saying it achieves the workers "goals."
How we got here: The unions that represent 14,000 employees — from candy workers, costumers and retail workers — have been in ongoing negotiations since April for the new tentative deal. A coalition of unions representing the employees were seeking a more flexible attendance policy, pay raises and an extra bump for people who have worked at the theme park for decades. Last week the unions voted to authorize a strike.
About the deal: Workers say the tentative deal meets their goals for their next three-year contract, which include wage increases, seniority increases and retention premiums. The union says they also addressed issues to improve the attendance policy for workers.
What's next: The tentative deal awaits a ratification vote by members on July 29.
Go deeper: Disneyland workers voted to strike but that doesn't equal a walkout.
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