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USA: Green Thumb Industries workers secure collective agreement after 45-day strike.
Workers at Green Thumb Industries, one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the United States, achieved a decisive victory by ratifying their first collective bargaining agreement after a 45-day strike. This was the longest successful work stoppage in the history of the American cannabis industry. The agreement was reached and... announced by members of the Teamsters Local 776 union, securing improved wages and benefits, setting a crucial precedent for unionization across the sector.
The labor protest by workers at the Rise subsidiary of Green Thumb Industries (GTI) in York, Pennsylvania, came to an end with the ratification of a contract that culminated the longest and most successful cannabis strike in the United States. The success of this 45-day strike not only guarantees more favorable conditions for the workers involved, but also surpasses the previous record, set by GTI's own Teamsters in Illinois two years ago.
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) brings significant improvements, including paid bereavement leave and paid holidays, annual salary increases, and a transparent and fair process for disciplinary matters. According to Ed Thompson, President of Teamsters Local 776, the victory is due “entirely to the grit and bravery of our members,” emphasizing that the achievement “paves the way for thousands of other cannabis workers to join our cause.”
The achievement is seen by union leadership as a milestone that sets a new standard in the sector. Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters' Food Processing Division, stated that this is "the perfect example of how Teamsters contracts can bring long-term prosperity to workers throughout this industry," benefiting workers, consumers, and owners by "raising the bar" for multi-state operators nationwide in the U.S.
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I am one of the directors of CannaReporter, which I founded together with Laura Ramos. I am from the unique Island of Madeira, where I currently reside. While I was in Lisbon at FCUL studying Physical Engineering, I became involved in the national hemp and cannabis scene and participated in several associations, some of which I am still a member of. I follow the global industry and especially legislative advances regarding the different uses of cannabis.
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