Union Frowns on Disneyland Hong Kong Policy

Disneyland's new theme park in Hong Kong may be the happiest place for visitors, but not for the performers who work up to 12 hours a day and risk injury walking around in heavy costumes. Elaine Hui of the Hong Kong Disneyland Cast Members' Union reports that more than 30 park employees suffered muscle, neck and waist problems from working long hours and wearing Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other costumes. Park employees who reported physical ailments, however, were asked by the park's management to take unpaid leave while they recovered, she said. Disney explained that its injury polic...