No Strike Yet, but Work Stoppage Could Come Any Moment MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (April 15, 2025) – Today, the staff of Story cannabis dispensary in Mechanicsville, Md. announced they have rejected a contract offer from their employer and have voted to authorize a strike to...
ROCKVILLE, Md. (March 25, 2025) – Today, United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 Union announced workers at Green Goods cannabis dispensary in Rockville, Md. have voted to ratify their first union contract. The contract includes several highlights,...
There’s a saying in the labor movement: “With a union, your boss can’t fire you without just cause. But without a union, your boss can fire you just ‘cause.” So what is just cause? Just cause is one of the most important parts of a union contract and marks a major...
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (December 13, 2024) – Today, workers at Story cannabis dispensary in Hyattsville, Md. announced they voted to unionize with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 Union. They are joined by workers at the Story location in...
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (November 19, 2024) – Today, United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 Union announced workers at the MOM’s Organic Market in College Park, Md. have resoundingly voted down an effort to decertify the union at the store. The attempt to...