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To: Disney CEO Bob Iger
Disney: CLOSE THE PARKS
Disney, a BILLION dollar company, should be closed ASAP and remain closed so that all employees can safely evacuate areas that are projected to get hit by Hurricane Milton. Disney should provide emergency PAID leave to employees and commit to holding all of their positions if they are unable to return due to damage.
As of Tuesday, October 8th, Disney World was planning to keep parks open (at least until 1pm Wednesday and possibly Thursday) as Florida is bracing for a historic, Category Five hurricane that is projected to hit most of the state. That means workers had next to no possibility to evacuate if they felt unsafe because they could only count on a half-day off, and could be called into work the same day that the hurricane is crossing the state.
Why is this important?
Orlando is right in the path of Hurricane Milton and masses of people are evacuating the area. Disney World employees should be evacuating, not preparing for business as usual on Wednesday and a “possible” closure on Thursday. Disney, a billion-dollar company, should be offering emergency PAID leave to employees, and committing to holding all of their positions if they are unable to return due to damage from Hurricane Milton.
6 employees died at a plastics factory in Tennessee because their employee wouldn't let them evacuate, threatening to fire them. By the time they closed, it was too late. The storm hit and people lost their lives. Workers should not fear losing their livelihood or losing their lives because of greedy employers!
Disney, do the right thing. CLOSE THE PARKS! Guarantee jobs and paid emergency leave.
IMAGE CREDIT: Senior Airman Dakota C. LeGrand
IMAGE CREDIT: Senior Airman Dakota C. LeGrand
