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Disneyland workers say they live in cars and motels due to low pay (www.bbc.com)

submitted 2 months ago by along_the_road@beehaw.org to c/usnews@beehaw.org

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[–] along_the_road@beehaw.org 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Union officials say about one in 10 Disneyland cast members have experienced homelessness while working at the park. A survey of employees showed 73% say they don't make enough to cover basic expenses each month and about a third said they experienced housing insecurity within the last year.

“We’re the ones who make the magic,” says L Slaughter, a host at the Toontown-themed part of the park. “We need Disney to pay us a liveable wage.”

Ms Slaughter makes $19.90 an hour - thanks to a minimum wage mandate passed by city voters in 2018. Disney unsuccessfully fought the wage hike, but workers say it’s still not enough to survive in Southern California.

[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

MIT says living wage should be $30/hr
actual is $20/hr
median rent in Anaheim is $2500
Disney pretty much refuses to schedule full-time