LGBTQ Disney employees say they will protest the company’s response to the controversial Florida law, known nationally as “Don’t Say Gay.” First, Disney’s CEO said the company would not take a page. But that changed after people put some pressure on it. Yet the anger has not disappeared. Disney cast members planned layoffs Tuesday at workplaces in California, Florida and elsewhere. LGBTQ workers and supporters will be at Hotel Plaza Boulevard in Walt Disney World protesting against the controversial bill on parental rights in education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Protesters also plan to hold Disney accountable. Nicholas, who did not wanted to reveal his last name, is a cast that has time off on Tuesday and will join the strike. “This is where we stand and we demand. The hashtag is on my Zoom background: #DisneyDoBetter. They need to continue to do better for all of us, “said Nicholas. Related: Disney employee explains walkout to protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Bob Chapek says he is now fully opposed to the bill and any future anti-LGBTQ legislation, but he was silent at first. “But what we are looking for is insurance, and what we are seeking from him is that he wants our backs down the road, “added Nicholas. Dr. Duncan Dickson is a retired amusement park management professor at Rosen College of Hospitality Management at UCF. Gay ‘bill, says CEO. Will these dropouts have any effect on tourism or any economic impact now or in the future? “I doubt it. The number of people who want to go out I think is minimal. “It’s going to get more pressure than the actual interest,” Dickson said. stop future donations to any candidate or campaign that is against the LGBTQ community. ” I do not know any candidates running. against the community. “I mean, it’s not a smart attitude after all,” Dickson said. “This is a human rights issue,” Nicholas said. We know how important this issue is to our LGBTQ + staff, their families and allies, we respect the right of our colleagues to express their views, and we promise our continued support for the LGBTQ + community in the fight for equal rights. “The controversial bill Nicknamed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, the Florida Senate passed and is now going to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk to sign. adds that these topics can not be taught in a way that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students according to state standards.A parent can sue a district for violations.The proposal is officially called the Parental Rights in Education bill.Supporters have said that the goal is to strengthen the parents.
LGBTQ Disney employees say they will protest the company’s response to the controversial Florida law, known nationally as “Don’t Say Gay.”
First, Disney’s CEO said the company would not take a page.
But that changed after people put some pressure on it. Yet the anger has not disappeared.
Disney crew members scheduled workflows Tuesday at workplaces in California, Florida and elsewhere.
LGBTQ workers and supporters will be on the Hotel Plaza Boulevard in Walt Disney World protesting against the controversial bill on parental rights in education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Protesters also plan to hold Disney accountable.
Nicholas, who did not want to reveal his last name, is a contributing member who is off on Tuesday and will join the strike.
“This is where we stand and we demand. The hashtag is on my Zoom background: #DisneyDoBetter. They must continue to do better for all of us, Nicholas said.
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek says he is now completely against the bill and any future anti-LGBTQ legislation, but he was silent at first.
“But what we’re looking for is insurance, and what we see from him is that he wants his back down the road,” Nicholas added.
Dr. Duncan Dickson is a retired professor of amusement park management at Rosen College of Hospitality Management at UCF.
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Will these dropouts have any effect on tourism or any economic impact now or in the future?
“I doubt it. The number of people who want to go out I think is minimal. It will get more pressure than the actual interest,” Dickson said.
“We want action and not just stay mouthful when they say, ‘we love you, we stand with you,'” Nicholas said.
Nicholas also wants Disney to halt future donations to any candidate or campaign that is against the LGBTQ community.
“I do not know any candidates who stand against society. I mean, that’s not a smart attitude anyway,” Dickson said.
“This is a human rights issue,” Nicholas said.
A spokesman for Walt Disney World said “this morning we held a virtual company-wide discussion on LGBTQ + legislation and Disney’s response to it. We know how important this issue is to our LGBTQ + staff, their families and allies, we respect our colleagues’ right to to express their views, and we promise our continued support for the LGBTQ + community in the fight for equal rights. “
The controversial bill, dubbed by critics the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, passed the Florida Senate and now goes to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk to sign.
The bill would ban teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity in Class K-3. It also empowers parents by adding that these topics cannot be taught in a way that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students according to state standards.
A parent can sue a district for violations.
The bill is officially called the Bill on Parental Rights in Education. Supporters have said the goal is to empower parents.