With the Disney Parks recently announcing their temporary closures would continue “until further notice,” some more bad news has come about. It has now been announced that numerous Cast Members will be temporarily furloughed beginning on April 19, 2020.
On April 19, all United States-based Cast Members and employees in non-essential positions will be furloughed. This is all due to the temporary closures of the parks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A letter was sent out to Cast Members with details on the temporary layoffs coming to U.S.-based executives, salaried, and non-union hourly Cast Members of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
Disney is going to maintain the health and insurance benefits coverage during this time. The furloughs to Cast Members are being considered “short-term.”
BREAKING: Disney announces a temporary, short-term furlough impacting executive, salaried and non-union hourly Cast Members based in the U.S.
Disney will maintain health and insurance benefits coverage, paying both employer and employee contributions.
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— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 2, 2020
Cast Members will be paid through April 18, as previously stated by The Walt Disney Company.
New negotiations between Disney and unions are expected to begin on Friday.
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