Beloved theme park’s summer opening thrown into doubt as workers threaten strike
Hersheypark's summer opening is uncertain as over 200 union maintenance workers consider a strike. The workers rejected the company's final contract offer, raising concerns about the park's operations during the busy summer season. Despite the labor tensions, Hersheypark plans to open on May 21 as scheduled.
- ▪More than 200 unionized maintenance employees at Hersheypark rejected the company's final contract offer.
- ▪The workers include ride mechanics, electricians, and other essential maintenance staff.
- ▪Hersheypark is scheduled to begin daily operations on May 21, transitioning from a weekends-only schedule.
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Theme Parks Beloved theme park’s summer opening thrown into doubt as workers threaten strike Ride mechanics among 200-plus workers who rejected company's final contract offer By Kelly McGreal Fox News Published May 16, 2026 9:35am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Stranded riders evacuated from Comet roller coaster at Hersheypark Dozens of guests were forced to evacuate the Comet roller coaster in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when the ride came to an abrupt stop on Sept. 7, 2025. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hersheypark could face disruptions ahead of its busy summer season as union maintenance workers weigh whether to authorize a strike.
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