Medieval Times , Workers Looking to Form , the Company's First Union.<br />Huffpost reports that employees of Medieval Times <br />have launched a union campaign looking <br />to improve compensation and safety. .<br />According to workers, safety concerns are a big reason Medieval Times employees in Lydhurst, New Jersey are trying to form the chain's first union.<br />Huffpost reports that the workers have been working with the American Guild of Variety Artists, a union representing performers at theaters, theme parks and touring shows.<br />On July 15, knights, squires and stablehands <br />will vote on whether or not to unionize. .<br />The vote will be overseen by the <br />National Labor Relations Board.<br />According to Huffpost, <br />Medieval Times has opposed the formation <br />of a union by their employees.<br />If the union is successfully formed in <br />New Jersey, the campaign could spread to other <br />Medieval Times locations throughout the country.<br />Currently, the Texas-based chain <br />operates nine locations around the U.S., <br />and another location in Toronto, Canada.<br />Workers claim that inadequate staffing <br />amid a tight labor market has contributed <br />to a number of safety concerns. .<br />If you mix children, alcohol and animals,<br />it can be a very interesting situation <br />if you don’t have enough eyes on it. <br />Not having enough event staff, <br />that puts a lot of people at risk, Anonymous Medieval Times worker, via Huffpost.<br />If you mix children, alcohol and animals,<br />it can be a very interesting situation <br />if you don’t have enough eyes on it. <br />Not having enough event staff, <br />that puts a lot of people at risk, Anonymous Medieval Times worker, via Huffpost
