'We want routine COVID testing': Union members demand Disneyland reopen safely

A union is demanding that Disneyland reopen in a manner that would keep visitors and cast members safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.

in Anaheim, California, on Saturday to demand that the park reopen in a manner that would keep visitors and cast members safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

One union member, Joey Hamamoto, told USA TODAY that he wants COVID-19 testing for Disney employees in order to better protect their own family members, coworkers and Disney guests. Many of those protesting Saturday were part of the Coalition of Resort Labor Unions, which represents multiple unions and 17,000 Disney cast members. Negotiations between the company and the Coalition are ongoing, according to a press release provided by Hernandez. The coalition has also requested California Gov. Gavin Newsom to step in and ensure that the reopening of Disneyland is safe.

In addition, the Coalition is advocating for higher staffing levels to accomplish required deep cleaning, a guarantee that managers will uphold CDC guidelines and the electrostatic spraying of rooms.and California Adventure and on-site hotels because California is not issuing reopening protocols until after July 4. It had previously planned to reopen July 17.

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