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Cannabis Labor and Wages

Green Thumb Workers Strike at Pennsylvania RISE Dispensary

The cannabis retail workers in York, Pa., went on strike after their union representatives filed allegations with the National Labor Relations Board.

September 3, 2025

Missouri

Missouri Shangri-La Dispensary Workers Officially Free of Unwanted UFCW Union Boss ‘Representation’

Labor Board certifies workers’ victory in case to remove UFCW after union officials disclaim representation and walk away.

September 3, 2025

Illinois

282 Ascend Cannabis Workers Organize With Teamsters in Illinois

Teamsters Local 916 secured a win for the unionized workers.

August 29, 2025

Industry Headlines

Workers at Cannabis Software Firm Dutchie File for Landmark Union Election

The election marks the first time that cannabis software company workers have filed to form a union.

August 8, 2025

Maryland

Cannabis Workers Report Illness After Paint Fumes at TerrAscend Dispensary

Employees at one of the company’s Apothecarium stores in Maryland filed health and safety complaints with multiple agencies.

July 29, 2025

Industry Headlines

Cannabist Cultivation Workers Ratify 1st Union Contract in New Jersey

The cannabis workers in Vineland voted to accept their contract with UFCW Local 152 after first deciding to organize nearly three years ago.

July 2, 2025

Oregon

Oregon Cannabis Companies No Longer Need Labor Peace Agreements to Renew Licenses

The state’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission announced the voter-approved requirement no longer applies after a conflicting federal court ruling.

May 30, 2025

Cannabis Labor and Wages

UCLA Report Reveals Unsafe Working Conditions, Wage Theft in California Cannabis Industry

The UCLA Labor Center and Cannabis Worker Collab released the report based on 1,100-plus worker voices, documenting how unions can deliver change.

May 29, 2025

Industry Headlines

More New Jersey Cannabis Workers Vote to Unionize With UFCW Local 360

The Fresh Eatontown dispensary workers follow their colleagues from Fresh Elizabeth LLC in choosing Local 360.

May 19, 2025

Maryland

gLeaf Dispensary Workers Vote, 20-1, to Unionize in Maryland

The cannabis workers at the company’s retail facility in Frederick voted to join the UFCW Local 27.

May 12, 2025

Industry Headlines

UFCW Secures 3-Year Union Deal for Eaze Cannabis Workers

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union aims to provide stability and protection for nearly 500 Eaze workers through four local chapters.

February 21, 2025

Nevada

Nevada Cannabis Workers at Ayr Wellness Ratify 1st Union Contract

The contract includes 120 workers across three dispensaries and one delivery depot in Las Vegas and Henderson.

January 14, 2025