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Second major marijuana MSO sues New Jersey over labor-friendly licensing requirement

A second major marijuana multistate operator is attempting to elude labor-friendly licensing requirements in New Jersey cannabis law…

News August 21
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New Jersey cannabis regulators appeal loss to Curaleaf in labor fight

In a case that could have implications for cannabis labor organizing nationwide, New Jersey state regulators are appealing…

News August 18
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Largest strike in cannabis industry ends at MSO-owned Illinois cultivation operation

A work stoppage at a marijuana MSO's cultivation complex in Illinois ended this week, resolving what Teamsters officials…

News July 31
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Setback for Utah medical cannabis company using federal marijuana prohibition to beat union push

A federal judge declined to hand a Utah vertically medical marijuana company victory in a labor case.

News July 27
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Mass layoffs at two California cannabis manufacturers

Most of the affected workers are production technicians, many of whom are represented by United Food and Commercial…

News July 24
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Bankrupt marijuana MSO Cannabist breakup continues with New Jersey cultivation closure, retail selloff

Two cannabis cultivation sites in New Jersey operated by The Cannabist Co. will close while another three retailers…

News July 22
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Workers at Arizona Curaleaf cannabis store finally ratify union contract after yearslong fight

The agreement includes guaranteed wage increases and language preventing the loss of existing benefits during the life of…

News May 8
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Feds hand loss to Missouri cannabis operator in labor fight

Producing pre-rolls, data entry and converting dried marijuana into finished goods are more like processing than farm work,…

News May 5
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Teamsters cannabis union claims win over marijuana MSO in Pennsylvania

A 20-day strike of a Cresco Labs-owned medical cannabis dispensary ended with workers claiming a win.

News March 27
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