Disney World workers overwhelmingly ‘stand together, vote no’ on company’s offer, planning to fight for better pay

Disney World workers in Orlando sent an unambiguous message to the company, whose Parks division made an operating profit of $12 billion last year

by McKenna Schueler February 4, 2023December 1, 2024

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Orlando Disney World workers mobilize fellow cast members to ‘stand together, vote no’ on Disney’s contract offer

‘A living wage is not a gift. One dollar is not enough. We make your magic.’

by McKenna Schueler January 31, 2023May 4, 2024

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‘When we fight, we win’: Unite Here Local 737 prevails with historic contract for Orlando hospitality workers

Sodexo food service workers at OCCC notch a win in the ‘red state’ of Florida

by McKenna Schueler January 27, 2023August 31, 2024

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Orange County Convention Center hospitality workers avoid potential strike, win big raises and pension in new contract

The deal includes a historic minimum wage increase, ‘setting a new standard for Central Florida workers.’

by McKenna Schueler January 25, 2023February 2, 2025

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Orange County adopts Tenant’s Bill of Rights to enhance protections for local renters

The bill includes the right to a 60-day notice of lease termination and of rent increases above 5%

by McKenna Schueler January 25, 2023July 26, 2025

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Orlando City Council votes on new rules and restrictions on downtown nightlife

The majority of the bar owners and workers present for public comment were squarely against the proposed measures

by Matthew Moyer and McKenna Schueler January 24, 2023May 24, 2025

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Orlando joins national march for abortion rights

As state Republicans work to further restrict or eliminate reproductive rights, Dems adopt a ‘delay, amend, destroy’ agenda

by McKenna Schueler January 22, 2023January 2, 2025

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on ‘woke ideology’ in higher education threatens academic freedom

We’ve seen this all before.

by McKenna Schueler January 19, 2023June 18, 2025

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Veterans can now access free emergency mental healthcare services under new VA policy

This move will expand access to care for up to 9 million, or roughly half of U.S. veterans who are not already enrolled in the VA.

by McKenna Schueler January 18, 2023May 16, 2025

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It’s perfectly legal for Orange County landlords to reject tenants based on where their money comes from

But that could change soon, if the county board votes to prohibit ‘source of income’ housing discrimination.

by McKenna Schueler January 18, 2023August 1, 2025

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Start the year right by volunteering or donating to Orlando groups doing essential community work

Our 2023 Giving Guide

by Ida V. Eskamani, Bao Le-Huu, Matthew Moyer, Steve Schneider, Sarah Kinbar and McKenna Schueler January 18, 2023January 1, 2025

Orlando women mourn the loss of reproductive rights

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Orlando rallies with cities around the country to march and mark the 50th anniversary of ‘Roe v. Wade’ this weekend

by McKenna Schueler January 18, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida lawmakers file legislation that would legalize fentanyl test strips, an overdose prevention tool

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2023May 24, 2024

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Advocates for Medicare for All plan to uplift message of racial equity in healthcare during MLK Jr. parade in Orlando

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2023September 6, 2024

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Disney’s best offer for union employees falls short, according to the workers’ unions

The STCU, a coalition of six labor unions representing 42,000 Disney employees, recommends rejecting the latest offer

by McKenna Schueler January 10, 2023April 23, 2025

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Orlando Gen Z progressive Maxwell Frost snags Teen Vogue cover

The local activist-politician is the first member of Gen Z and first Afro-Cuban elected to Congress.

by McKenna Schueler January 6, 2023July 6, 2025

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Meet Orlando Weekly’s new staff reporter

by McKenna Schueler January 5, 2023June 9, 2025

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Year in Review: The most important Orlando stories of 2022

From rent control to redistricting, this was the news that meant the most

by Alex Galbraith, Matthew Moyer, McKenna Schueler and Jessica Bryce Young December 28, 2022June 30, 2025

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Orlando Starbucks workers join nationwide strike as contract talks remain stalled

Starbucks workers at the East Mitchell Hammock & City Plaza location were the first in Central Florida to vote to unionize.

by McKenna Schueler December 17, 2022January 31, 2024

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Disney workers demand immediate raise to keep up with rising rents and inflation

“I’ve seen grown men break down.”

by McKenna Schueler December 2, 2022January 22, 2025