“Today, we are proud that we stood as a group and said clearly: We want to make Casa Bonita better,” the workers leading the unionization effort said in a statement.
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Workers, who include cliff divers and other performers, cited unsafe work conditions and pay.
The federation, which is affiliated with SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity and more, is pushing for broader federal grants and a voice for workers in the grantmaking process.
The actress also spoke about adding the guild role into the mix of her busy life, which includes a new business, new book and acting gigs, and her priorities for her four-year term.
The strike comes after negotiations for a new contract with the Broadway League have stalled, according to the union.
Calling themselves “Magic United,” the group also includes performers in parades and hosts, trainers and other support staff for the characters.
The union for actors and stage managers won a monetary settlement for members of the tour, in exchange for dropping the double-breasted grievance.
Membership voted to approve the contract after the union had issued a strike threat earlier this month.
The producer sued after the union placed him on the "Do Not Work" list, alleging thousands in owed payments and a hostile work environment.
The union for actors and stage managers has been negotiating with the Broadway League for higher wages and per diems since mid-January.
