So (IF) CM's decided to strike...

[NYDisneyKid]

Who would run the parks?

 

[patty57]

Is that issue back on the table? I was there Dec. 11th, when there was talk of the possibility of a strike. It didn't happen, and I never heard anything else about it. Is there another deadline coming up?
ps...I'll run the park if they let me.

 

[imthatgirl]

Well I would think the management would still run the parks. I assume you mean if their employees went on strike who would man the rides? Doesn't Florida have one of the highest unemployment rates in the country? I bet they could hire scans fairly easy.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

Well I would think the management would still run the parks. I assume you mean if their employees went on strike who would man the rides? Doesn't Florida have one of the highest unemployment rates in the country? I bet they could hire scans fairly easy.

you mean there are more chiefs than indians? I read 21000 or more union workers at Disney. Cant be that many suits to fill all the attractions let alone everything else. and do these managers know how to operate say (EE,or SM.etc).? what to do in an emergency situation on said attractions?

 

[NYDisneyKid]

Is that issue back on the table? I was there Dec. 11th, when there was talk of the possibility of a strike. It didn't happen, and I never heard anything else about it. Is there another deadline coming up?
ps...I'll run the park if they let me.

im didnt say it was back on the table,,,just wondering (IF) they decided to strike what would happen.

 

[bumbershoot]

Didn't the article say that there were something like 6 separate unions that cover WDW? I doubt that having one strike would have a huge effect on the operations of the place. Heck, the one particular DisneyLAND union (also one of several) has been protesting for years now, and it hasn't messed up anything (and they still haven't gone on strike since it's all a big media thing anyway, it seems).

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

This has come up numerous times before. If it is still the same scenario as when I was a CM then most of the front line CMs aren't union members and therefore wouldn't strike anyway.

WDW usually has a waiting list of people wanting to be hired so they could fill any slots pretty quickly in most areas.

 

[papamouse1]

OOps...... double post..

 

[papamouse1]

you mean there are more chiefs than indians? I read 21000 or more union workers at Disney. Cant be that many suits to fill all the attractions let alone everything else. and do these managers know how to operate say (EE,or SM.etc).? what to do in an emergency situation on said attractions?

I would imagine the low level suits are the ones who train the employees themselves on what to do.... and they are the ones who put together the programs on how to operate their jobs, so I'm sure they could figure it out.

But honestly, IF they strike (which seems doubtful) they will do like any other industry does and bring in temps to do the job. Things won't be a smooth, most likely, but Diseny will move forward and we'll spend $$ to experience it

 

[imthatgirl]

you mean there are more chiefs than indians? I read 21000 or more union workers at Disney. Cant be that many suits to fill all the attractions let alone everything else. and do these managers know how to operate say (EE,or SM.etc).? what to do in an emergency situation on said attractions?

If I remember correctly there were only 80 people picketing. Doesn't sound like a whole lot of support from the CMs if you ask me.
Not everyone can afford to strike, you'd be surprised how many people will cross the picket line anyway.
I just can't imagine WW hasn't already put into place a plan incase 2-300 of their employees decide to walk.

 

[WDSearcher]

you mean there are more chiefs than indians? I read 21000 or more union workers at Disney. Cant be that many suits to fill all the attractions let alone everything else. and do these managers know how to operate say (EE,or SM.etc).? what to do in an emergency situation on said attractions?

There are several different unions representing CMs at WDW. Only one currently protesting; they others voted to take the wage / benefits package offered by Disney. Of the people represented by the protesting union, not all of them ARE union and not all of them agree with the union stance.

IF those people who chose to strike did, indeed, strike, the open positions would be filled by salaried managers and other salaried CMs the same way that extra roles are filled during holidays and other peak times. Temp workers would be hired to cover where needed, and there would be a lot of overtime available to workers who wanted it.

For a position such as characters, they'd call back all of the managers who have past character experience, put them through a quick refresher course, and put them on set. For other positions, they'd hire as needed and backfill with management when necessary.

The normal everyday Guest probably wouldn't notice a difference.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

WDW usually has a waiting list of people wanting to be hired so they could fill any slots pretty quickly in most areas.

but how long to train them to operate said attractions? not overnite i would hope not.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

but how long to train them to operate said attractions? not overnite i would hope not.

Depends on the attraction. A few days usually of training would be all that was needed before they can "check out" and be on the schedule.

There are also many people within the company that are already trained on attractions from their past working history so there are plenty of people that could be pulled from backstage jobs (offices for example) to work in attractions if needed. It's called cross-utilization (or cross-u).

Also, all of the supervisors in an area are supposed to be trained on the front line jobs that they oversee so they can always jump in if needed as well.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

Depends on the attraction. A few days usually of training would be all that was needed before they can "check out" and be on the schedule.

There are also many people within the company that are already trained on attractions from their past working history so there are plenty of people that could be pulled from backstage jobs (offices for example) to work in attractions if needed. It's called cross-utilization (or cross-u).

Also, all of the supervisors in an area are supposed to be trained on the front line jobs that they oversee so they can always jump in if needed as well.

how many just to run EE? 4 at load, 2 at unload, then you have the single rider line CM, the FP machine Cm's, both cue lines (regular and FP) and then the tower (control room). Thats alot for one supervisor to do.

 

[luvthemouse71]

I think I would most likely cancel my trip(s). Not sure I would trust some management person or scab to run the rides..

 

[imthatgirl]

I think I would most likely cancel my trip(s). Not sure I would trust some management person or scab to run the rides..

Hmmm, yet you go there and trust people who you have no idea how much training they had anyway

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

how many just to run EE? 4 at load, 2 at unload, then you have the single rider line CM, the FP machine Cm's, both cue lines (regular and FP) and then the tower (control room). Thats alot for one supervisor to do.

One person can't run a ride alone obviously but they can fill in for one of those positions if needed. If there was a strike it would not affect daily operations to the point of shutting down the major rides like EE.

Disney is much more prepared for a situation like this then you seem to believe. I can assure you that contingency plans have always been in place for scenarios like this as long as there have been threats of strikes. This isn't remotely the first one or will it be the last one in the history of the company.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

I think I would most likely cancel my trip(s). Not sure I would trust some management person or scab to run the rides..

Every person working at an attraction is trained on the safety precautions of that ride. They are trained what to do in case of an emergency, how to evacuate the guests safely, etc... They CAN NOT work at the attraction without their trainer present until they have been properly trained and gone through a "check out" process with the supervisor of the ride. The supervisors are all trained at the rides as well. The training is not just loading and unloading - it involves pages of regulations and safety procedures that must be learned and demonstrated by every single trainee before they are able to work the rides. Disney is not about to put themselves into a situation that compromises guest safety.

There are positions such as greeter than can be staffed without having to have the full ride training but anyone operating the ride or working in the load/unload areas would have to have all of the necessary safety training.

 

[luvthemouse71]

The supervisors are one thing.. A scab who is being brought in is another. talking about ride operation here.

Plus, we've seen how cutting back staffing can affect the experiences of guests. I would most likely just reschedule for when it's blown over. Not a fan of crossing picket lines either.

 

[Scully12]

The large number of College Programmers would be getting a looot of over time.