Cultivation Workers at New Jersey’s Cannabist Co. Vote to Unionize, Joining UFCW Local 152

In a significant development in New Jersey’s cannabis industry, cultivation workers at Cannabist Co.’s Vineland facility have voted to unionize and join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 (UFCW Local 152). The vote was certified by New Jersey regulators, paving the way for negotiations on a fair contract. This marks another step in the growing presence of unions in the legal cannabis industry, with both the UFCW and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters actively engaging with workers and asserting their rights in dealings with management. Discover how this trend is reshaping the landscape of the cannabis workforce.

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