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angel659
08-21-2006, 04:23 PM
Hi

On our last full day we experienced protestors outside Disneyland Park. There were many people who formed a line and blew whistles whilst having signs and t-shirts made up all we could make out was it mentioned Disneyland. Does this happen alot? I thought it was a little odd and it appeared to scare a few children as they did not understand what was going on. It was so strange. :confused3
wideeyes
08-21-2006, 04:31 PM
It may be Cast members, I have heard of them protesting before, they do protest as they work long hours, have poor pay and little benefits, , Some CM at DLP have low moral which maybe a reason why people complain of rudeness from them.
Cyrano
08-21-2006, 04:53 PM
France has a strong union tradition which is why CM's are protesting.
Hopefully the management will find a resolution :)
lizbro
08-21-2006, 05:49 PM
from what i can see on another website its the photographers who are striking
angel659
08-21-2006, 06:10 PM
Hi

Bruce said he thought it was photographers. Bruce was worried about our children as alot of children were scared, because they formed a solid line in front of the entrance he did not want the kids involved, but when we approached a man pleasantly smiled and moved out of our way. Before it was intimidating but once through the line is was plain to see it was a peaceful protest, but I did not think that it was appropriate for kids to see at such a magical place.

I have never seen this before so I was a little surprised. It is bad that they work these long hours and dont get paid for it.
Ware Bears
08-26-2006, 05:26 PM
We saw them outside too, and they also marched ahead of the Princess parade and the Studios parade on a couple of days blowing whistles. It seemed a very strange sight to see at Disney but it was just peaceful demonstrations without any problems that I could see.
PrincessDanielle
08-26-2006, 05:29 PM
En Greve! It's a fine French tradition. Every single time I've been to France, I've seen at least 2 strikes going on. :banana:
ely3857
08-27-2006, 05:59 AM
There were protestors one day when I went last Dec'. CM's complaining about pay/hours/benefits etc. I wonder if Disney researched the French love affair with striking before planning on having a park there!

:sunny:

Jodie
woody73
08-27-2006, 05:20 PM
We encountered labor strikes many times in France. If public transportation is affected, it is announced days in advance.

Woody