Disney Employees Stage Walkout , Over FL 'Don't Say Gay' Bill.<br />Disney Employees Stage Walkout , Over FL 'Don't Say Gay' Bill.<br />The walkouts were staged by Disney employees on March 22.<br />In Los Angeles, .<br />nearly 60 employees gathered after the walkout and <br />voiced their dismay over the recent <br />"Don't Say Gay" bill passed by the FL state legislature.<br />The bill places strict limits upon FL teachers regarding what they can say about gender and sexuality in classrooms.<br />The vague wording of the bill has led to national criticism about its intentions and how it puts educators at risk. .<br />A lot of people enjoy working for Disney. And a lot of people are upset that the company they love is harming the subset of employees and their community in Florida, Taylor White, Technical Director at <br />Disney Television, via Reuters.<br />Disney employees involved in the walkout are demanding that the company cease contributions to politicians who support the bill.<br />They also demand an end to Disney construction in FL until the measure has been repealed.<br />Disney CEO Bob Chapek received harsh criticism for failing to immediately speak out against the bill.<br />He has since apologized for his hesitation. .<br />A Disney spokesperson commented <br />on the walkout.<br />We know how important this issue is for our LGBTQ+ employees, their families and allies, we respect our colleagues’ right to express their views, Disney Spokesperson, via Reuters.<br />And we pledge our ongoing support of the LGBTQ+ community in the fight for <br />equal rights, Disney Spokesperson, via Reuters.<br />FL Gov. Ron DeSantis has stated his intentions to sign the bill into law
