San Diego's Cannabis Union
UFCW Local 135 represents over 12,000 workers in a variety of industries, including over 400 cannabis workers at 5 companies with 11 locations. And we continue to actively help workers organize cannabis work sites throughout San Diego County.
Why should cannabis workers choose to form a union?
Workers form unions for a variety of reasons, including:
- Higher pay
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Health benefits
- Workplace harassment
- Unfair scheduling
- Safety concerns
There are many benefits to having a union contract, including guaranteed rights that the company can not violate. Unionized companies have a Union Representative assigned to their work sites who fights on behalf of the members to uphold the rights designated in the contract.
Protections for Workers Organizing a Union
Union organizing activities are legally protected rights that workers have through the National Labor Relations Act. Companies can not harass, intimidate, or fire employees for trying to organize a union.
Testimonials from UFCW Local 135 Cannabis Members
Are you ready to start a union at your company?
If so, fill out the form and a union organizer will contact you:
UFCW Local 135 Cannabis Bargaining Units
UFCW Local 135 Cannabis Union Representatives
Tim Brugger
Stiiizy - Vista
Stacie Cordeiro
March and Ash - Vista
Chris Lopez
March and Ash - Imperial Valley
March and Ash - City Heights
Joe Kabler
Eaze - Mission Valley
Oscar Sumabat
MedMen - Kearny Mesa
MedMen - Torrey Pines
Jon Taatjes
March and Ash - H Street
March and Ash - Imperial Beach
March and Ash - Nirvana/Telegraph
Pacabol - Chula Vista
For more information on how to start a union at your cannabis company, call UFCW Local 135 Organizing Director Maribel Mckinze at 619.752.1439 or email organizing@ufcw135.com.
