The US Cannabis Industry Wants To Unionize: Pressure Mounts For A Model That 'Benefits Both Sides'

The US cannabis industry is growing by leaps and bounds and, along with this phenomenon, the movement to unionize workers in the sector is growing as well.

Currently, more than 158 million Americans live in places where marijuana is legal. In addition, it is estimated that cannabis industry sales reach a sum of $57 million by 2030.

Thus, the union “United Food & Commercial Workers” (UFCW) has been working to defend and organize cannabis workers since 2010; and claims to represent tens of thousands of them in 23 states.

UFCW President Anthony Perrone told Forbes: “Our union, including UFCW locals and members throughout the country, have changed the course of legalization efforts for the better, helping to ensure explicit worker protections are included in legislation and shaping the industry from the ground up."

"Wherever there are cannabis workers interested in organizing, UFCW is ready to fight for them and build a safer, more inclusive industry together," he added.

Thus, the union “United Food & Commercial Workers” (UFCW) has been working to defend and organize cannabis workers since 2010; and claims to represent tens of thousands of them in 23 states.

UFCW President Anthony Perrone told Forbes: “Our union, including UFCW locals and members throughout the country, have changed the course of legalization efforts for the better, helping to ensure explicit worker protections are included in legislation and shaping the industry from the ground up."

"Wherever there are cannabis workers interested in organizing, UFCW is ready to fight for them and build a safer, more inclusive industry together," he added.

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