Disneyland workers have reached an agreement with the company that will raise their hourly rate to $15, following a contentious battle over wages and benefits.

Unions representing nearly 10,000 workers at Disney’s theme park in Anaheim, Calif., accepted a three-year contract to raise the wages incrementally.

Employees earning minimum wage at the resort will see their wages increase immediately from $11 to $13.25, and rise to $15 beginning in 2019, according to a release from Disney.

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Josh D’Amaro, president of Disneyland Resort, praised the contract as an “unprecedented offer.”

“Our unprecedented offer shows our commitment and care for our cast members and is the largest increase in our history,” D’Amaro said in the release. "Our cast members are at the heart of making our guests' dreams come true and this meaningful pay increase reflects the valuable roles they play at the resort."

The news comes after a weeks-long battle between workers and Walt Disney Co. over wages. Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power Bernie Sanders: 'This is an election between Donald Trump and democracy' The Hill's 12:30 Report: Trump stokes fears over November election outcome MORE (I-Vt.) pushed for the changes and spoke at a rally in Anaheim last month to address the push for a higher wage.

California is on track to raise its minimum wage to $15 for all employees statewide by 2022. Negotiations for employees at Disney's resort in Orlando, Fla., are ongoing.