A Disney cast member welcomes guests on July 11, 2020 at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
(Photo by Matt Stroshane / Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images)
Actors who objected to Walt Disney’s proposed protection measures at the Walt Disney World theme park have reached an agreement to work back, according to a union statement on Wednesday.
The Actors’ Equity Association said Disney had promised to provide Covid-19 tests at the theme park in Florida for its members, who cannot wear protective masks when they act like other employees do.
Walt Disney World reopened to the public on July 11 with various safety measures, including limited participation, social distance in lines and on rides, and mask requirements for guests and staff.
Actors’ Equity, which represents roughly 750 performers in the park, said publicly that the measures did not go far enough to protect its members and called for regular testing. Disney then decided to open the theme park without those artists.
On Wednesday, the union said the differences were resolved.
“I am pleased to announce that the Equity Executive Committee has signed a memorandum of understanding with Disney for Equity performers to return,” said Kate Shindle, president of the Actors’ Equity Association, in a statement.
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