Montana Cannabis Workers Make History by Joining Local 1889
October 9, 2024 – On Sept. 25, cannabis workers at two Honey Sour dispensaries in uptown and downtown Butte, Mont., voted to join UFCW Local 1889. This organizing win marks the first time cannabis workers in Montana have unionized since the legalization of cannabis in the state in 2021.
These workers reached out to our union via the UFCW’s “How to Start a Union” webpage because they were concerned about workplace safety issues, including mold and the lack of running water. They were also concerned about job security and the well-being of the customers and workers in the shops.
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