In the first-ever labor action of its kind in Arizona, cannabis workers at a marijuana dispensary in Phoenix went on strike.
“Your direct action here today speaks volumes, and when you take brave courageous actions like this to walk off the job, you not only are fighting for yourselves and your coworkers, but for every worker who is taken advantage of by their employer and by corporations,” said State Rep. Analise Ortiz. The Democratic Parry state lawmaker represents the state’s 24th Legislative District, which covers a portion of Maryvale.
Workers at Curaleaf Midtown, along with elected leaders and community members, protested during the afternoon of Sept. 15 near Central Avenue and Thomas Road.
“People over profit, justice over greed, cannabis for all not just corporate need,” said Mario Gonzalez.
Here’s what to know about the labor action.
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