Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 members at The Apothecarium cannabis dispensary in Maryland unanimously voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement.
The new agreement contains a number of wins, including guaranteed wage increases over the life of the contract, paid bereavement leave, a formal grievance procedure, mandated work-week schedule postings, severance pay and more.
“It’s great to work for a company that listens and actively works with the union to hear our needs and try and come to the best possible solution that works for everyone,” said Samira Wilson, who was also part of the bargaining committee. “And a big thanks to our union for being there and checking in on us to make sure that we have everything we need.”
“I congratulate our Apothecarium members on their first collective bargaining agreement,” said Local 400 President Mark Federici. “Their activism and solidarity earned them a contract that improves their lives and strengthens their security.”