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Union leaders to continue bargaining with Disney officials on new contract offer

Union leaders are scheduled to head back to the bargaining table with Disney officials to work out a new contract for 30,000 cast members.

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Last Friday, 96% of those who voted turned down the company’s latest contract offer.

The deal would’ve given them a dollar-an-hour raise.

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Cast members want a $3 an hour raises with a 3 year contract.

The bargaining session is scheduled for next Wednesday.

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Channel 9 will continue to monitor the Disney Union contract negotiations and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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