Tag: CBT > Unionization in Cannabis

Dispensary

Sunnyside Dispensary Workers in Ohio Vote to Unionize With UFCW Local 1059

The workers at the company’s Chillicothe location won their union election in August. Multistate operator Cresco Labs owns Sunnyside dispensaries.

September 10, 2026

New Jersey

Judge Rules Federal Law Preempts NJ Cannabis Labor Peace Mandate, Deals Curaleaf Victory

A U.S. district judge ruled that New Jersey cannabis regulators can’t force licensed cannabis businesses to sign labor peace agreements with unions.

August 13, 2026

Illinois

Ascend Wellness Teamsters Win 300-Plus Worker Cannabis Strike

The cultivation and processing workers in Illinois ratified a strong contract with improved wages, benefits and protections.

July 31, 2026

Missouri

Missouri’s Key Cannabis Dispensary Workers Ratify 1st Union Contract

The union ratification comes after three years of bargaining, marking the second union contract ratified by cannabis workers in Missouri.

July 30, 2026

New Jersey

The Botanist Sales Reps Join UFCW Local 360, Expanding Cannabis Workers Rising Movement Across Supply Chain

The B2B sales team members are the latest cannabis professionals to organize, strengthening worker representation from cultivation to consumer.

July 21, 2026

New Jersey

New Jersey Cannabis Workers Beat Union Abuse and Delay Tactics, Win Freedom in Decertification Election

After a nearly two-year delay, the Labor Board certified a vote to remove the unwanted UFCW union originally installed in an abuse-prone ‘card check’ process.

July 14, 2026

Illinois

Cannabis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike at Ascend Wellness

More than 300 cannabis cultivation workers are striking over unfair labor union practices as they fight for a contract as members of the Local 916.

June 25, 2026

Cannabis Labor and Wages

UFCW Local 27 Files Federal Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against The Apothecarium, TerrAscend

The union chapter filed the charges on behalf of cannabis workers at the cannabis company’s dispensary in Salisbury, Md.

May 5, 2026

New Jersey

Sun Extractions Cannabis Workers Vote to Join UFCW Local 360 in NJ

The workers at the Hamilton, N.J., cannabis products producer ratified their membership in Local 360.

April 15, 2026

Pennsylvania

Cannabis Teamsters Win 20-Day Strike at Cresco Labs in Pennsylvania

The company’s Sunnyside dispensary workers in Wyomissing secured better wages, health care and improved working conditions.

March 26, 2026

Illinois

Cannabis Teamsters in Chicago Ratify Union Contract

The workers at Dispensary 33 secured higher wages, better health care and job protections under the contract.

March 16, 2026

Pennsylvania

Cannabis Teamsters at Cresco Labs Go on Strike in Pennsylvania

The workers at the Sunnyside dispensary in Wyomissing are demanding fair wages, stable hours and respect.

February 27, 2026