SPFPA International Union & Disneyland Using Nazi Hitler Tactics to Divide and Conquer Disneyland Security Officers
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Hitler used divide and conquer tactics through propaganda, social manipulation, and military strategy to control populations and defeat enemies. Now the SPFPA International Union, Security Police and Fire Professionals of America SPFPA and Disneyland are using similar Hitler nazi tactics to divide and conquer the 1,600 Disneyland Security Officers in SPFPA / Disneyland's attempt to ratify their third tentative agreement which was voted down by the majority of the 1,600 eligible voters. See what Disneyland Security Officers have to say in regard to this below.
To all of my CM Friends! All I’m gonna say on here is remember above all, have RESPECT—-Even when you may disagree with someone and their viewpoints whether it make sense to us or not—RESPECT above all. Some of our Cast is voting yes because they are “fed up” or they are “nervous” or they just might not “give two sh*TS anymore.” Whatever the case is, it’s their opinion, and we all have our own too! RESPECT for your fellow CM for whatever choice they choose to make is.
It’s very unfortunate to this Contract Agreement and all the Company and its tactics have created a divide amongst us, when we as a whole, would benefit, by staying united and come together to NEGOTIATE what we would want and should get out of this company.
Just do your job amongst it all and let your voice be heard and vote. I am voting a certain way and hope change comes. But only the results will show otherwise. See y’all soon!
Your favorite DJ, Mike Jay!
The more I read about the forums it seems like this whole contract has separated us into dividing sides.
-Sure we work in different positions, doesn’t mean one position is better than the rest. Everyone has their own place in the department. I know good amount of people in different positions happens to be damn good at their jobs and they enjoy where they at. Everyone has a preference. Everyone gets their fair share of B.S when dealing with high stress situations.
-Yah our union is not doing to well. Good portion of us are pretty upset the way things are handled.
-I know our work conditions are pretty bad. Seen too many officers get a heat stroke or have a specific health conditions that sends them to the hospital. Also officers having mental breakdowns due to personal life or this job does gets to the best of us. Sometimes, I see a guest do a hit and run on a cast member with their mobility scooter.
-Also the cost of living is not great. I know security officers that pull more than 40 plus hours, working 12 hour shifts back to back, or work multiple jobs while juggling with Disney.
Only Been here for a bit. The one thing that pisses me off is this one specific phrase that I hear throughout the time which is “Company Needs”. Even if some of the managers or the company doesn’t treat me right at least I got the people that I work with. The only thing I look forward to is going to work meeting other workers if they want a conversation and having the chance of getting to know them if there is a opportunity ( well If I got the energy to start a conversation, since I’m just dead tired to form a sentence) and enjoy seeing the people that I know.
Hoping by the end of this it goes well for our department. I do want everyone to benefit from a contract that we’re satisfied with and puts us in a better condition than this mess. I can’t type for **** , sorry for the grammer, run offs, and incomplete sentences. I hope you guys understand what Im trying to get at. If you don’t then my English ain’t working. All of you using chatGPT to create sophisticated conversations thats cheating .
Before you shoot me down with your comments just let me put on my body armor first.
Kevin Jones
Rising contributor
Yesterday at 2:03 PM
At this point in negotiations people seem entirely unhappy with many willing to just take a bite of the sh*t sandwich just to get it over with.
I can understand your frustration. This Union isn’t united; it hasn’t been in some time. From Departments fighting for themselves and not each other, the unjust removal of the rightfully elected President Jonathan, being told to vote on a contract no one has seen until day of, I feel this Union has been willing to throw up their hands and say “this is as good as it gets” or “it’s better than nothing.”
But remember:
Public image is Disney’s bread and butter. We have options before a strike occurs. We can picket, letting the public know that Disney doesn’t think their safety is worth the money.
The guests side with cast members. And the threat of a strike is one the company is taking seriously so use that. Inform the public that Disney may have a historic strike on its hands.
You are not just a number. You are part of what makes Disneyland. If you feel your worth, know your worth, and believe that there are still options for even a SLIGHTLY better contract, fight for it.
Propaganda and Psychological Manipulation
Hitler considered propaganda a powerful weapon, as essential as tanks or bombs, to divide and control societies
He employed techniques such as name-calling, scapegoating, guilt by association, and card-stacking to create fear, suspicion, and hatred, particularly targeting Jews and other marginalized groups.
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By overwhelming the public with pamphlets, films, radio broadcasts, and lectures, Hitler manipulated perceptions and fostered internal divisions, making it easier to consolidate power and suppress opposition
This psychological approach ensured that communities were suspicious of one another, weakening collective resistance.
Exploitation of Social Divisions
Within concentration camps, the SS exploited existing ethnic and national tensions among prisoners to maintain control.
For example, Kapos of different nationalities were encouraged to monitor and punish other prisoners, creating fear and mistrust. This internal division prevented organized resistance and made escape or rebellion extremely difficult.
By turning groups against each other, Hitler’s regime maintained dominance without needing to directly control every individual.
On a Twitter post by SPFPA Region 3 Vice President Ryan Kelly, and an Executive Board member of the International Union, Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America
Military Strategy
Hitler’s divide and conquer approach extended to his military campaigns. The 1943 documentary Divide and Conquer illustrates how Nazi Germany used blitzkrieg tactics to overwhelm Western Europe, attacking countries like Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France in rapid succession.
The strategy involved feints, surprise attacks, and exploiting weak points in enemy defenses, effectively isolating and defeating each nation before they could coordinate a collective response.
Hitler also leveraged local collaborators, such as Vidkun Quisling in Norway, to further fragment resistance.
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Cultural and Historical Analysis
Archibald MacLeish’s book Divide and Conquer: What Hitler Wants You to Think analyzes how Hitler’s propaganda and strategic manipulation aimed to divide societies and conquer them psychologically and militarily.
The combination of fear, misinformation, and exploitation of social divisions allowed the Nazi regime to maintain control over occupied territories and manipulate public opinion both domestically and abroad.
Conclusion
Hitler’s divide and conquer strategy was multifaceted, combining propaganda, social manipulation, and military tactics to weaken enemies and maintain control. By fostering mistrust, exploiting divisions, and using rapid, coordinated attacks, he was able to dominate Europe and suppress resistance, demonstrating the devastating effectiveness of psychological and strategic warfare.
At this point it isn’t about the pay for me. The pay is fine. Whatever.
I’m not gonna vote yes for any contract that doesn’t give my fellow officers 100% of their pay for doing the same job I’m doing. They already have a probationary period, why are we giving them another one? It doesn’t make sense. We should be UNITED. My NO vote isn’t for me, it’s for all my new fellow officers that will come into the company, and into a situation they had no voice for.
Plus, I’m not wanting to be locked into a union for 4 years most people are disillusioned with.
We need better representation.
I appreciate what our board members have done for us, and truly believe them to be fighting for our best interests. But we need to shop for a new union. SPFPA is not cutting it.
For those of you unhappy with the new contract (I’m not thrilled)…
You cannot threaten to strike but at the same time shiver at the thought of one and openly say you’ll cross the picket line—that weakens your position. You have to be all in, and be ready and willing to strike for days, maybe weeks (unlikely)—No half measures. It seems many members want OTHERS to strike for them while they collect a paycheck. That’s not how strikes work, all of us will be locked out. I’ve got savings, some have retirements, some have other jobs but many have nothing. For better or worse, we’re in this together. If the company knows you’ll cross in a heartbeat they can offer a worse contract knowing people will accept it when the pay stops coming in..
Ain’t no way you guys are about to settle for the scraps (bump if you’ll call it).
If they took screener premium pay right now to increase the bump, you guys wouldn’t be so happy/settled, now would you?
I’ve done my time at the tables, I understand the Company recognized it as an entry level start in Security operations and emergency services.
The whole point of the premium back then was an incentive to move from security 1 over to 2
Not Because of the Job Itself.
If that’s the case, Us Park Officers and Hotels could’ve just voted yes on the last proposal and leave everyone else in the dust but We Didn’t.
We voted No to help fight for Everyone. And now that little scrap is coming from Your own co workers pockets and not the company, says a lot about where the head space is at. No one is saying it but I will, Damn right some positions are premium pay worthy while some(entry level is not) this ain’t a dis but a reality that is. The company says so, and bet ya lots of security ops will say so too. Learn the radios, learn the calls, learn about judgment making, and importantly learn to help each other.
Those of you saying “We don’t make the company money so be realistic 🤓”
Security and emergency services isn’t supposed to be a revenue for the company, we’re a Bill for them that they’ll pay for.
If you want to make money for the company then by all means, go join sales, servers, any commission positions for the company.
If you want to be the part of the Security team then act like it
This proposal is an obvious No
1600 officers shouldn’t settle because you’re struggling now and want fast money now
We’re All struggling and making ends meet
Stand strong and unite - Not settle and cower.
Matt Kee
Top contributor
May 8 at 9:15 PM
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I get that people are worried about their pay, family, bills, rent etc. I fully get it. I understand living paycheck to paycheck. What I don’t understand is devaluing oneself to the point of accepting this contract just because the company rearranged raise dates and hope your fear and lack of attention to it hooks you. All that payscale really does is frontload 2027’s raise. Thats really it. It gets you a raise faster yes, but leaves you high and dry with only $30 bucks in this ever climbing cost of living and horrible economy. You're really going to tell me you'll sacrifice 4 years worth of increased pay and work contditions so you don't have to go on strike for a week?
For many of you, you are being told that if we turn this contract is rejected, its an automatic strike. Unless there is an impasse, the committee can once again go back to the bargaining table. The company can then offer a final offer, but thats it. We then would strike (we already voted to do so) if the International approves it.
The company is absolutely sowing fear and anxiety on purpose to make you vote yes on this contract. The talk about instant strike if not passed is one, parading the outside companies around our locations is another. They know exactly what they are doing and are doing it on purpose to influence you, don’t buy into it.
In the end of the day, do what is best for you and your needs. I personally won’t be voting yes for this and you can see why below. If you feel you need to vote yes, I’ll understand, I wont agree with the outcome in regards to our work conditions and pay, but I’ll understand.
To the committee and board, I know I and others give you guys a lot of push back. I just want to acknowledge that I know what you all do is a thankless job and you guys probably don’t deserve all the hate you guys get (i reserve that for a higher organization than you).From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for putting in the hours to at least attempt to get us a deal we would approve of. I know you will never be able to say it publicly, but I will always feel you guys are being strong-armed and forced to do the bidding of International when this SHOULD be completely our show, but it's not. I also feel this whole thing was rushed, but not by you.
I'll post my reasons and take aways of the TA as a response to this.
Gerard Williamson
Rising contributor
May 9 at 11:44 AM
I wanna here what our you worth? How much should you get paid to screen and do security here at Disney? Do you have #? Or you willing to get rid off trades to offs? What our we fighting for ? it seems it keep changing ?
Gabriel Alvarez
May 9 at 11:55 AM
All this fear and uncertainty is just showing how bad our Union is....instead of leaving us in dark constantly and infighting the Union should be reassuring it's members and putting things in place in case the worse happens. A union is supposed to be supportive to it's members and empower us with the knowledge of what our rights are. Instead i see fear mongering and false narratives. It also blows my mind for cast who don't want to be paid more by saying we deserve less. At that point you should probably move on if you think you don't deserve more. For those worried about a strike I'm sorry and I understand your fears....but thats when the board and international should be stepping in to help calm your stress and come up with a plan. We all need to be educated on our actual rights and what a union really is. Vote how ever you choose, but don't let fear be the deciding factor.
Steve Gallegos
I posted this on someone else’s post.
Just for people to know:
International is the only authority to approve a strike. Every time we vote no, is giving the okay to SPFPA to strike, if they want to. It’s still subject to the majority vote approval of the international board for it to legally move forward. And by how rushed everything is, I highly doubt SPFPA wants anything to do with a strike. we make them money.
There still needs to be a “impasse” where both parties have exhausted negotiations, and no agreement can be reach. I can’t speak on this part because, I’m not on the negotiating team. Disney has a contingency plan. Like any smart corporation would, a “just in case”.
I put my money on Disney playing hardball and taking away things, until we fold. No strikes needed ·
Jessica Ann
Yesterday at 2:35 PM
Question if we vote Yes can we then get rid of the current union? Or is it better to vote No and get ride of the current union. The current union seems to be my biggest issue.
Kevin Jones
Rising contributor
We’ll be under this contract for the agreed term. However, our contract with our Union is up in the Fall, meaning we can leave them and search out other unions at that time, which I suggest.
Steve Gallegos
Kevin Jones would the new union take over the ratified CBA? Or would a new one be drawn?
Kevin Jones
They would take it over as we are still held to that contract for its term length. This is why a 3 year contract is more enticing than a 4 year….and they know it.
Jessica Ann
So reguardless of a yes or no vote we can get rid of them in the fall
John Coy
t would take over the current CBA we would be stuck with that whichever term ends up being a three or four year contract, but look at the big picture if the contract gets approved. It means the majority of the membership is happy with it so it is what it is I think that the majority of the membership is not satisfied with the current union so once this is ratified, our next window is in September I believe it September 29 we have to do it by we could start 60 days out from that 60 or 90 days out from that. A lot of people have done footwork already and gathered signatures which they can keep gathering, but to do something currently would have to be done before this is ratified, which would be Tuesday unless it’s another no vote and then it would be extended till what happens next.
Patricia Branson
If this TA is ratified we are stuck with international for the length of the contract
Sergio Jr Becerril
May 9 at 8:25 PM
I’m voting yes!
If you don’t agree with me that fine!.
Sorry but I need my job and health insurance, for many years now I’ve struggled with heart conditions, many of you guys know this.. I’ve been in scheduling for the past 4 years…. I know most of you don’t like scheduling, and that’s okay… just like everyone else we have a job to do, am I upset that the union didn’t fight for us little bit harder.. of course I am, our job upstairs is a thankless job… everyone doesn’t like us and that’s totally fine.. we are here to do a job and not here to be friends… it’s just a little upsetting how much people talk down on us… only if they knew what we really go through on a day to day basis!…
I think the premium pay for us shouldn’t have been removed…. Because without us the operation wouldn’t succeed!.. especially trying to find last minute coverage when leads call out…
But yes You have a right to vote as you please… but before you vote think about the people who have been there for years… we “Me” choose Disney as a career and not for it to be as a part time job.. yes should we get paid more absolutely… but I’m happy with what I can get… I’ve been with Disney 13 years, I’ve gone through many union contracts… and unfortunately the company can replace us in a heart beat.. but I’m thankful for the company! And what it has to offer…
At the end of the day we all “PROTECT THE MAGIC”!
Love you all!.. 🤘🏻 you guys rock!🎸
Love Sergio 🩷 Your 7am scheduler! 🤘🏻🩷
I’m genuinely curious, for those who believe we deserve 30+/hr, what is the justification behind it?
Before I went back to school, my full time job as a researcher (BS degree required) only made 50 cents more per hour. I am failing to see why this security role deserves to be paid more than positions that require special knowledge/skill. ·
Juan Vieyra
Loyalty. Missed holidays. Difficult situations handled. Friendships built with guests and cast members. Memories made over the years.
Before people continue talking negatively about our department and the badge we’ve proudly represented — for some, for years, and for others, for decades — understand that it’s not just about the symbol itself. It’s about the years of dedication, the hard work, the sacrifices, and everything that badge represents to those who wear it.
That badge stands for the people who work behind it every day, and for the cast members and guests across the resort who look to us for safety, support, and leadership during their visit.
For many of us, this wasn’t just a job — it became a real career, a second home, and a major part of our lives.
Respect that.
Donnie Pease·
Voting and your decision to abstain.
For those of you looking to see this TA pass and be accepted, ask yourself: will your yes vote create a yes majority, or will it help the no side reach the turnout threshold needed? (50% +1)
If the expected voting majority is still no, abstaining will be more effective than voting yes.
Your decision to participate or abstain from the voting process is just as much a right protected by the NLRB as your other rights are.
Consider how your voice might have the most impact and where your decisions will have the most effect.
Omar Mayoral·
So members would rather not vote and have the contract pass by technicality than have the majority voice be heard? Am I hearing this right?
Brian Nagle
Shouldn't be forced too
Manny Si
First job for a lot of people I guess 🤦♂️
La Libby
im so over this, people fight arguing insulting, demanding answers, high expectations etc....I'm ready this to all be over.
Matt Kee
La Libby if you think it ends with the contract, you haven't been paying attention
Jesse Silva
This is a NON Disney operated page and people should be free to say as they please without the company or anyone getting involved. It’s an open forum plain and simple
Jonathan James Mares-nieves
Jesse Silva then create your own page. Those are the rules. Follow them.
Jesse Silva
Jonathan James Mares-nieves I have but it hasn’t stopped people to include your fellow board members from being rude and crass with a lot of the cast members taking everything said as an insult vs constructive criticism. Respect I agree is key but it has to be barked down the line to everyone on both side of the table.
Jesse Silva
Jonathan James Mares-nieves you know of all people I respect you and have always valued you as a person in fact I was excited when I heard you weee going to run the show. I was angry how they shut u down like a lot of us were because we realized at that point that this was going to be a mess and a divisional mess at that and we were right. None of feel confidence or safe those voting yes are just scared not happy, those voting no are tired of the bs. We need to see the consistency and feel the care from our own people who are there to protect us. The frustration is real and when they reply with smart ass remarks it’s hard to maintain and follow and not follow suit and be just as bad back.
Matt Honour
They didn’t let you know what you were charged with? That’s crazy considering lil ol me was charged with unbecoming of a union member back in October? Took almost 3 weeks of runoff elections to clear me for saying we need better representation and the current contract was doo doo butter?
Yet nothing. They just said all of a sudden you’re good and you accepted that?
Jaime Jimenez·
"Those who believe against the evidence that niceness breeds niceness in return are doomed to failure in any kind of negotiation, let alone in the game of life. People respond in a nice and conciliatory way only when it is in their interest and when they have to do so. Your goal is to create that imperative by making it painful for them to fight. If you ease up the pressure out of a desire to be conciliatory and gain their trust, you only give them an opening to procrastinate, deceive, and take advantage of your niceness. That is human nature. Over the centuries those who have fought wars have learned this lesson the hard way.” The 33.Stragies of war by Robert Greene
''“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
Carlos Fernandez
The Art of War is traditionally attributed to Sun Tzu
Jaime Jimenez
Carlos Fernandez Yeah, they are. Our Union should read them both before Negotiations!
Carlos Fernandez
Jaime Jimenez I agree, all members should read them , I also recommend Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Carlos Sanchez
Unfortunately some people don't know how to be real. Just because they live with mon and dad still at home, and don't need the pay increase, it doesn't mean there's some of us that don't need to pay mortgage and bills and keep a family afloat
Jeffrey Smith
Carlos Sanchez probably shouldn’t make assumptions. Reality is Disneyland has drawn a line in the sand at 27.00 that has been their spot on all three contract offers between 26.75-27.04 that’s not gonna change no matter how many times we do this
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