Union leaders and Disney reach agreement for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations – WESH 2 Orlando

Related video above: Disney to require all guests to wear masksOn Monday, Local 362 told WESH 2 that union leaders and Walt Disney World have reached an agreement for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. “In the agreement, Disney has made the decision to require all Service Trades Council Union represented employees to show proof of vaccination by October 22, 2021,” a release states.Employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs will be eligible to apply for exemption. “Disney will make every effort to reasonably accommodate employees with a medical or religious accommodation need in their current role or classification. Cast Members who do not comply with the vaccine requirement and do not request a legitimate accommodation, will be separated from the Company with a ‘yes’ rehire status,” a statement said. Disney will be holding on-site vaccine events over the next several weeks.

Related video above: Disney to require all guests to wear masks

On Monday, Local 362 told WESH 2 that union leaders and Walt Disney World have reached an agreement for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.

“In the agreement, Disney has made the decision to require all Service Trades Council Union represented employees to show proof of vaccination by October 22, 2021,” a release states.

Employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs will be eligible to apply for exemption.

“Disney will make every effort to reasonably accommodate employees with a medical or religious accommodation need in their current role or classification. Cast Members who do not comply with the vaccine requirement and do not request a legitimate accommodation, will be separated from the Company with a ‘yes’ rehire status,” a statement said.

Disney will be holding on-site vaccine events over the next several weeks.