Disney announced today that they will be laying off approximately 28,000 employees in the Parks, Experiences and Products segments of the company due to COVID-19 and the impacts it has had on the parks and other various outlets of the company.
Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro made the announcement online:
“Over the past several months, we’ve been forced to make a number of necessary adjustments to our business, and as difficult as this decision is today, we believe that the steps we are taking will enable us to emerge a more effective and efficient operation when we return to normal,” D’Amaro wrote.
Here is the full statement:
This is tough news for a lot of our fellow Cast Member friends and family, and our hearts go out to all of them. We are here for you. Our email is always open.
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