On Oct. 9, 35 members of UFCW Local 711 who work at the RISE Dispensary in Henderson, Nev., ratified a first contract that strengthens wages and benefits. Henderson’s RISE Dispensary is owned by Green Thumb Industries.
The three-year contract includes guaranteed wage increases, increased benefits for part-timers, faster paid time off accrual, predictable scheduling, and workplace protections.
“Working in the Nevada cannabis industry for years, I have seen firsthand the importance for workers to unionize. After seeing my team’s hard work and patience to stand up for their rights, I can only hope others follow suit,” said RISE Personal Care Specialist Blaze Linn. “Better rights, better wages make for better lives.”
“I am grateful that our team worked together to achieve this goal and I hope we inspire other cannabis workers all over the nation to unionize,” said RISE Personal Care Specialist Selene Ketcham. “It really is possible to get better wages and benefits if you stand united and don’t give up.”