"The union campaign began in March when Gulino contacted organizers with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324, which represents Disney theme park retail workers. An Anaheim Resort district minimum wage law also served as a catalyst. After a lengthy court battle, the Walt Disney Co. began complying with the law two years ago and agreed to a $233-million settlement in the class-action case that an Orange County judge recently approved. The measure covers not only theme park workers, but also Downtown Disney retailers."
"Lego responded by raising wages in accordance with the law and issuing back pay, but brick specialists - who engage with guests, work the cash register and stock Lego products in the store - claimed that management cut employee hours in the aftermath. "I was at the store a whole lot more before Measure L," Gulino said, referring to Anaheim's wage law. "A lot of us have complaints about our scheduling," added Melissa Gonzalez, a four-year brick specialist. "After raises and back pay, they seemingly cut our hours down so they would not have to pay out so much for their employees.""
About two dozen union organizers and Lego Store employees gathered at the Downtown Disney flagship in Anaheim to present management with a union petition. Retail Lego Store workers in the United States made their first attempt to form a union. The campaign began in March when a brick specialist contacted United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324. An Anaheim Resort district minimum wage law and a recent $233-million class-action settlement prompted wage increases and back pay. Brick specialists say management cut employee hours after raises, and workers cite scheduling and staffing concerns as reasons for organizing.
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