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Visitors follow Mickey Mouse for photos at Disneyland, January 22, 2015, in Anaheim, California

UNITED STATES: Character and parade performers at Disneyland in California are officially unionised.

Federal labour officials said on Wednesday that they’ve certified the results of a three-day election that took place earlier this month in Anaheim.

Actors’ Equity Association will represent roughly 1,700 performers and assistants. The union already represents performers at Disney’s Florida parks.

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