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Universal Orlando employees have agreed on a deal to raise the starting wage for all team members to $17 per hour starting in Early June.

As well as the increase in minimum wages, most employees will receive a pay increase, and an upgrade to break rooms, backstage restrooms, and enhancements will be coming to Team Member dining options soon.

Employees received an email from Karen Irwin, President & Chief Operating Officer at the resort, confirming the increase.

“To that end, effective June 4, 2023, we are not only increasing our starting base rate to $17 per hour, but we are increasing many of our starting rates across the business. In addition, many Team Members will receive an increase based on the new rates and their time with the company. More details about how this individually impacts Team Members will be shared in the coming weeks.

Wages are just one part of Team Member satisfaction, and because of your direct feedback, we have also elevated our 401K match and tuition reimbursement programs, added compassion leave, doubled our parental leave, enhanced family planning benefits, launched the new applause recognition program, and changed Team Member comp ticket availability from block-out calendar to capacity managed based on park attendance.”

Disney is currently in dispute with Union Employees regarding a raise in wages. Recently, Disney Union Employees rejected a $1-an-hour pay increase.