Walt Disney World furloughs 43,000 more workers

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Walt Disney World will stop paying 43,000 workers, while allowing them to keep medical benefits for up to a year. It is the largest wave of furloughs since the theme park resort closed in mid-March because of the new coronavirus spread. ⁣ ⁣Workers will be able to keep their medical, dental and life insurance benefits for the length of the furlough period, or up to a year. Seniority and wage rates will remain unchanged for the workers whose furloughs start April 19, according to a statement from the Service Trades Council, the coalition of unions representing the Disney World workers. ⁣ ⁣“The union agreement provides stronger protections and benefits for 43,000 union workers at Disney than virtually any other furloughed or laid-off workers in the United States," the union said in a statement to members. ⁣ ⁣About 200 workers will remain on the job performing “essential duties" during the closure, and they will be offered positions based on seniority, the union said.

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Another blow to Alaska's economy: Princess says it won't operate its five lodges, buses and trains in Alaska this summer. That also means the loss of about 3,500 seasonal jobs in the state. "The shortened summer season has made it simply not viable..." says the company president. https://t.co/1KezgvCMg6

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