Workers at a St. Louis medical marijuana dispensary have voted to unionize, becoming the first cannabis workers in Missouri to do so, a local chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers announced on Monday. All eight workers in the bargaining unit at the Root 66 dispensary on South Grand voted in favor of the UFCW representing them in contract negotiations with management, a news release from the union said. “Cannabis workers across the country are voting to join a union because they know it’s the best way to secure good wages and benefits on the job,” said David Cook, president of Local 655 of the UFCW. “Workers need economic security and fair treatment in the workplace, and cannabis workers are no different,” he said. “We are committed to helping cannabis workers across Missouri.” Joseph Delia, chief operating officer of Root 66, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. The official name of the company is GF Wellness. Local 655 said workers voiced concerns about wages, paid sick leave, and vacation time during the unionization campaign.
Jack Suntrup, stltoday.com | the #1 St. Louis website, 04/04/2022 20:07:00