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Extension for Disney World, Unions

Walt Disney Co.’s Orlando-based theme park Disney World has reached an agreement on a 30-day extension of its labor agreement with unions representing 21,000 employees.

The announcement was made late Monday and followed last week’s rejection by the union members of the Burbank-based entertainment company’s proposed three-year contract.

Members of the Service Trades Council voted to reject the proposed contract that Disney and union negotiators had endorsed, which included a 4 percent raise.

Union members complained that the current agreement didn’t provide sufficient raises for upper-tier employees and didn’t provide enough relief from health care costs. The previous pact expired May 21 and the latest extension will keep operations going until June 20.

Shares in Disney were down 6 cents to $36.38 in afternoon trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange.


  February 8 - 14, 2010
LA Business News
Convention-al Appeal
New downtown hotels and a bustling L.A. Live scene are hailed as big convention business boosters.
Owner Back in the Saddle at Santa Anita Race Track
A deal with creditors will allow owner Frank Stronach to hold on to the reins of Santa Anita Park.
Unions Dropping Anchor in Long Beach?
The Port of Long Beach’s use of project labor agreements may maroon nonunion contractors.
Local Latinos Make Chinese Connection
A contingent of Latino officials from L.A. cities overcame culture clash on a recent trip to China.
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