Why Cannabis Workers Are Choosing the UFCW

They think of the electrical workers, iron workers, and their path from an apprenticeship to a lifelong career. For more than a decade, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) has been proud to help lead the development and stabilization of the emerging cannabis industry through our innovative Cannabis Workers Rising campaign. The UFCW’s JATC cannabis apprenticeship programs, from seed to sale, will train cannabis workers and set the standards nationally for the industry. These programs will also help to ensure that cannabis jobs mean living wage jobs, pathways to advancement, and equity, especially for marginalized communities. A message to cannabis workers in Connecticut- the time is now.