Cannabis workers in Port Coquitlam join the union – UFCW 1518

Port Coquitlam, B.C. – September 27, 2024 – Workers at Kiaro Cannabis in Port Coquitlam have said “YES!” to joining UFCW 1518, becoming the latest members of the BC Budtender Union – an expanding movement of cannabis workers in British Columbia advocating for fairness throughout the industry.

UFCW 1518 is proud of the ongoing growth of the cannabis sector and is eager to support new workers joining the industry. The union stands ready to assist in negotiating the first collective agreement for the new members.

UFCW Local 1518 represents more than 27,000 members working in the community health, hospitality, retail, cannabis, industrial, and professional sectors across British Columbia. To read more about UFCW 1518 and its outstanding work, visit the Local Union’s website.

If you are a cannabis worker and would like to know more about the BC Budtenders’ Union, visit their homepage here at  ufcw1518.com/cannabis.

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