Kids have cried and parents have fumed, but Frenchmen who dress as Disney's animal ambassadors are heading into their second strike week. The 100 or so Euro Disney performers want to be recognized as proper artists and get a 7 percent pay hike -- just like other skilled performers such as stilt walkers. They've been supported by restaurant staff and technicians. Even in strike-weary France, the work stoppage is affecting Euro Disney stock. It closed down 2 percent today after losing almost 5 percent since the walkout began Wednesday.
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Kids have cried and parents have fumed, but Frenchmen who dress as Disney's animal ambassadors are heading into their second strike week. The 100 or so Euro Disney performers want to be recognized as proper artists and get a 7 percent pay hike -- just like other skilled performers such as stilt walkers. They've been supported by restaurant staff and technicians. Even in strike-weary France, the work stoppage is affecting Euro Disney stock. It closed down 2 percent today after losing almost 5 percent since the walkout began Wednesday.
