Disney Employees Stage Walkout , Over FL 'Don't Say Gay' Bill.
Disney Employees Stage Walkout , Over FL 'Don't Say Gay' Bill.
The walkouts were staged by Disney employees on March 22.
In Los Angeles, .
nearly 60 employees gathered after the walkout and
voiced their dismay over the recent
"Don't Say Gay" bill passed by the FL state legislature.
The bill places strict limits upon FL teachers regarding what they can say about gender and sexuality in classrooms.
The vague wording of the bill has led to national criticism about its intentions and how it puts educators at risk. .
A lot of people enjoy working for Disney. And a lot of people are upset that the company they love is harming the subset of employees and their community in Florida, Taylor White, Technical Director at
Disney Television, via Reuters.
Disney employees involved in the walkout are demanding that the company cease contributions to politicians who support the bill.
They also demand an end to Disney construction in FL until the measure has been repealed.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek received harsh criticism for failing to immediately speak out against the bill.
He has since apologized for his hesitation. .
A Disney spokesperson commented
on the walkout.
We know how important this issue is for our LGBTQ+ employees, their families and allies, we respect our colleagues’ right to express their views, Disney Spokesperson, via Reuters.
And we pledge our ongoing support of the LGBTQ+ community in the fight for
equal rights, Disney Spokesperson, via Reuters.
FL Gov. Ron DeSantis has stated his intentions to sign the bill into law