San Diego Union Marks First Successful Local Organizing Of Marijuana Workers

San Diego CA

14 May, 2021

6:05 PM

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By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego May 14, 2021 Cannabis workers at three March and Ash locations voted this week to ratify a union contract, marking the first successful organizing effort for the new industry in San Diego and Imperial counties. The contract with UFCW Local 135, which also represents grocery workers throughout the region, covers retail outlets in City Heights, Vista, and Imperial. "This contract will create career jobs and promote an industry-setting standard that is needed to ensure that cannabis workers are accepted and valued," said Todd Walters, president of the local. Breton Peace, general counsel for March and Ash, said the the two parties "crafted something that worked for our company, its workers, and the communities we serve" and noted the contract included healthcare and subsidized childcare. The local also represents cannabis workers at two other companies covered by preexisting contracts that were not negotiated locally. Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.