World in brief: May 30, 2024
UNITED STATES: Character and parade performers at Disneyland in California are officially unionised.
Federal labour officials said on Wednesday that they’ve certified the results of a three-day election that took place earlier this month in Anaheim.
Actors’ Equity Association will represent roughly 1,700 performers and assistants. The union already represents performers at Disney’s Florida parks.
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