Possible walk-out by Disney World employees on Saturday March 12

[LonePirate]

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Has anyone else heard anything about this? The walk-out is in protest to Disney’s CEO’s refusal to take a stand on the Don’t Say Gay bill in Florida. I know Disney employees, both those in Florida and elsewhere such as California, are LIVID that Disney execs did nothing to stop the bill. If this walk-out does occur, plenty of people besides Disney employees in Florida are going to receive a wake-up call about this bill.

[Zeitghost]

1. Disney looks the other way

With regards to horrible human rights violations in China, I would not expect much movement on anything in Florida.

[lindysalsagal]

2. Ummm,, they do realize they're in Florida, don't they?

Expecting Floridians to be compassionate is like asking a Gorilla to tap dance. This is the Stand Your Ground state. The Covid is a Hoax state. The Jebus for Governor state.

One walk out isn't gonna change nothing. They're gonna have to VOTE this shit out.

[LonePirate]

3. I reckon the majority of people at Disney World on a spring weekend are not Floridians.

If you think it's not a big deal if thousands of people become pissed off at Disney because the employees ruined their (expensive) family vacation and they want refunds as a result, then it might indeed be limited to a one day financial hit for the company. If it resonates beyond that, then look out. I doubt people will limit their complaining and anger to Disney but I guess we'll see.

[lindysalsagal]

5. Those families will just blame woke culture for corrupting "the help."

It would backfire and not bring more compassion to this delicate issue.

[Brother Buzz]

4. Disney CEO Finally Takes Stance on Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill After It Passes the State Senate

Disney CEO Finally Takes Stance on Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill After It Passes the State Senate

Bob Chapek apologized to LGBTQ+ employees and said the company would stop donations to Florida politicians and aid advocacy groups fighting similar bills elsewhere

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/disney-ceo-dont-say-gay-florida-apology-1320263/

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek apologized to LGBTQ+ employees and announced that the entertainment giant would stop political donations in Florida after facing fierce criticism over its stance (or lack thereof) on Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

“Speaking to you, reading your messages, and meeting with you have helped me better understand how painful our silence was,” Chapek told Disney staff in an email obtained by Rolling Stone Friday, March 11. “It is clear that this is not just an issue about a bill in Florida, but instead yet another challenge to basic human rights. You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry.”

Chapek’s email arrives after several weeks of mounting pressure on him and Disney — which employs 80,000 people in Florida — to speak out against the bill. The Parental Rights in Education bill, which recently passed the Florida Senate and appears to have the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis, would ban classroom discussion on sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade, and broadly prohibit such discussions further unless they meet broad criteria over age appropriateness. Parents would also have the right to sue over alleged violations.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

6. Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill

Link to tweet

"You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry," Bob Chapek told employees.

His comments come amid internal complaints that "gay affection" is routinely cut from some Disney films.

The so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill is due to become law.

It bans discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade classes (aged 8-9) or when "not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards".

Formally known as the Parental Rights in Education bill, it also allows private citizens to sue and seek unspecified damages if they believe a school district has violated the law.