Disney Makes Public Pledges of LGBTQ+ Support, as Employees Stage Walkouts
On the official Disneyland Instagram account, a statement was posted reading,"To ALL who come to this happy place, welcome. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is committed to creating experiences that support family values for every family, and will not stand for discrimination in any form. We oppose any legislation that infringes on basic human rights, and stand in solidarity and support our LGBTQIA+ cast, crew and imagineers and fans who make their voices heard today and every day.
Similar events were planned at Disney properties across the country, although it was not immediately clear how many workers participated. "Primarily, those statements have indicated that leadership still does not truly understand the impact this legislation is having not only on cast members in the state of Florida, but on all members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the company and beyond," the letter states.
He said the company was immediately"increasing our support for advocacy groups to combat similar legislation in other states," and announced that Disney was"pausing all political donations in the state of Florida." "We stand in solidarity with our colleagues in Florida, who will be directly harmed by this new law and yet still required to perform their duties for a company that not only failed to prevent, but also tacitly funded it,"
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