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First Union Cannabis Dispensary Contract Ratified By Workers In CT: 'Big Step' First Union Cannabis Dispensary Contract Ratified By Workers In CT: 'Big Step'
First Union Cannabis Dispensary Contract Ratified By Workers In CT: 'Big Step' Workers at a Connecticut cannabis dispensary have ratified the first union contract for such a business in the state.  Employees at Zen Leaf Dispensary in New Haven County, located at 237 East Aurora St. in Waterbury, voted unanimously to ratify their union contract, the first such agreement in the state, UFCW Local 19 announced on Friday, Feb. 9.  The three-year agreement covers all dispensary technicians, leads, and pharmacists, and will bring "significant" wage increases, lead pay, increased holiday pay, more predictive scheduling, more paid time off, and increased retirement a…

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by Ben Crnic
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First Cannabis Union Contract Ratified In CT: 'Huge Milestone For Industry' First Cannabis Union Contract Ratified In CT: 'Huge Milestone For Industry'
First Cannabis Union Contract Ratified In CT: 'Huge Milestone For Industry' Workers at a marijuana manufacturer in Connecticut have made history by voting to ratify the first union cannabis contract in the state. On Thursday night, Dec. 28, workers at Advanced Grow Labs in the New Haven County city of West Haven voted unanimously to ratify their union contract, according to a United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 919 spokesperson.  The contract is the first such cannabis union agreement in the history of Connecticut and includes guaranteed wage increases of up to 25 percent over three years, increased holiday pay, secured retirement and hea…

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by Ben Crnic
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Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year
Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year Holyoke’s mayor for the last 10 years said he will not run for re-election. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, around 10 a.m., Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse said in a statement that he will not run for re-election next year because of a campaign promise he made, when he was first elected, to serve no more than 10 years in the role. “Democracy works best when we create space for more voices and perspectives to influence the public sphere,” Morse said. “So, with a municipal election year almost upon us, I feel it’s important to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election.” Morse was elected mayor at age…

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by Kristin Palpini