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On April 11, about 500 members of UFCW Locals 5, 135, 324, 770, 1167, and 1428 who work at STIIIZY cannabis dispensaries across California ratified a landmark contract that strengthens wages and benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The three-year contract, which was ratified by an overwhelming margin of the members, includes the highest starting wages in the industry, expanded paid sick leave, guaranteed health insurance for part-time employees, and a fairer attendance policy. The deal sets a new benchmark for the cannabis industry, with starting wages of $19.50\/hour in Southern California and $20.50\/hour in the San Francisco Bay Area \u2014 the highest in the cannabis unionized sector. Workers also secured 64 hours of annual paid sick leave (up from 56) in Southern California and a more equitable attendance system designed to reduce turnover while maintaining service quality. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Other key provisions in the contract include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  • Health insurance for part-timers:<\/strong> Eligibility now requires just 20 hours\/week, down from previous thresholds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Stronger job security:<\/strong> Guaranteed minimum hours aligned with benefit eligibility.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Policy influence:<\/strong> A formal union-company partnership to advocate for stable industry regulations statewide.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    \u201cThis contract shows that STIIIZY is a company worth working for\u2014it makes the job more enjoyable with better wages,\u201d said Andy Lallu<\/strong>, who is a floor leader at STIIIZY in Los Angeles. \u201cHaving improved health benefits for everyone, including part-timers, feels fair. We\u2019re setting the standard for the entire industry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    On April 11, about 500 members of UFCW Locals 5, 135, 324, 770, 1167, and 1428 who work at STIIIZY cannabis dispensaries across California ratified a landmark contract that strengthens wages and benefits. 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