Medieval Times Workers Launch Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices

Medieval Times workers launched an unfair labor practice strike Saturday, Feb. 11, claiming management has given substantial pay hikes to employees at other castles while their wages remain low amid unsafe work conditions.

The group of about 50 performers and stable hands walked off the job and began picketing after their first performance Saturday, forcing the Buena Park dinner theater to cobble together the two remaining shows by pulling in employees from other departments.

The workers voted in November to join the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) but say management has consistently blocked their efforts to secure a “living wage” and provide improved safety measures.

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