TORRINGTON — The employees at Still River Wellness, a medical and retail cannabis store, voted to join Local 371’s Cannabis Workers Rising division.
Unionizing is a “significant step” for the cannabis industry workers, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 371 said.
“The decision to form a union was driven by Still River Wellness’ employees’ desire to have a collective voice in the workplace; negotiate fair wages, benefits and working conditions; and ensure a safe and inclusive work environment,” union officials said.
Thomas Macre, a managing partner at Still River Wellness, said he will work with the union and his employees.
“We welcome and respect our employees’ decision to unionize. This represents a meaningful step in fostering an open dialogue and a strong relationship between management and our team,” Macre said.
“We are committed to working constructively with the new union to ensure that we continue to provide an excellent working environment and maintain our high standards of service and quality for our customers. We view this development as a positive opportunity to enhance our workplace for everyone involved,” he said.
