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Immigration raid at California cannabis cultivator Glass House sparks outcry

Federal authorities detained at least 10 workers at Glass House Brands legal marijuana cultivation sites in southern California.

News July 11
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Green Dragon to shut down Denver cannabis cultivation facility

Cannabis operator Green Dragon is shutting down its Denver cultivation facility, resulting in 45 workers losing their jobs.

News June 9
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Can unions ensure marijuana workers earn a livable wage?

Most marijuana workers in California don’t make enough money to meet living wage standards across much of the…

News June 2
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Oregon ditches labor-friendly cannabis rule but will allow B2B samples at events

Oregon's cannabis regulator, falling in line with a recent federal judge's ruling, says it no longer will require…

News May 30
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Federal judge strikes down Oregon law requiring cannabis labor agreements

A law approved by Oregon voters last fall requiring cannabis businesses in the state to strike deals with…

News May 21
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Trulieve marijuana cultivation workers make Arizona labor history

Workers at a Trulieve Cannabis Corp. cultivation facility in Phoenix became the first agricultural-sector employees in 25 years to…

News May 9
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2025 MJBiz Factbook, cannabis industry’s leading data source, now available

The MJBiz Factbook’s first quarterly update for 2025 is now available by subscription.

News April 18
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Venture capitalist-backed marijuana store in New York sues to stop unionization

A New York City marijuana store backed by a prominent venture capitalist is fighting a unionization effort by…

News April 16
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California workers for marijuana operator Eaze secure 3-year bargaining pact

Nearly 500 California-based workers at marijuana operator Eaze have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.

News February 24
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Oregon marijuana businesses challenge voter-approved pro-labor law

Two Oregon marijuana businesses have filed a lawsuit challenging a law approved by voters in November requiring operators…

News February 13
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