MOVING THE INDUSTRY
Toward Equity
Our nonprofit advocates on behalf of the 19,938 full-time cannabis and hemp employees in the industry across the state of Oregon. We want to educate and empower workers to advocate for change – together.
HOW CAN WE—
Diversify the Cannabis Industry?
Start by hiring more Black and Brown people.
No, really.
We advocate to remove barriers of entry for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other non-white people of color.
If you are looking to get started in the industry or are committing to a more diverse team, we are here to help.
HOW CAN WE—
Maintain a Safe Work Environment?
The Industry isn’t as young as it used to be and while others are still getting started, we can set the pace by establishing a collective standard of how employees should be treated. Our goal is to work directly with employers to establish fair practices and opportunities for advancement in the cannabis industry.
HOW CAN WE—
Make Lasting Change?
At our heart we are a 501(c)4 Non-profit Social Welfare Group. This means, we are able to demand change on a legislative level as well as a local one. With your direct feedback on industry hot topics, we will be able to unite around causes and help influence decisions from the workers’ point of view.
AS A WORKER IN CANNABIS/HEMP YOU HAVE 5 BASIC RIGHTS
If you are working in the United States you are granted these rights regardless of your race, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship status, job classification, etc.
1. The Right to Organize
2. The Right to Be Safe at Work
3. The Right to Be Free of Discrimination
4. The Right to Get Paid
5. The Right to Take Care of Yourself and Your Family
RECENT STORIES
6 Reasons to Contact the Wage & Hour Division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAj5wCS3eRU For too many workers, payday comes with an unpleasant surprise. They’ve worked hard throughout the pay period and they’re looking forward to receiving their paycheck. They need it to support a family, to pay bills, or to...
Why You Should Start a Health & Safety Committee
A 2018 study from Colorado State University found that around 46% of legal cannabis industry workers surveyed reported they received “little to no” safety training since the beginning of their employment. This can translate to long-term occupational diseases or...
Cannabis Workers Walk off the job for Collective Bargaining Recognition
On May 2nd cannabis workers at CBN Holdings walked off the job to demand Union recognition with UFCW Local 555 as their representative. Workers at CBN Holdings want to form a union to address unsafe working conditions, however their employer has yet to respond to...
We’re Taking Action
RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE
COVID-19 RESOURCES
CWC is gathering local resources that you may find helpful to keep yourself and the entire community healthy during these times. Remember that we are all in this together!
WORKER SURVEY
We know that 90% of owners in the cannabis industry are white, but what else does it look like? We want you to be apart of our journey as we collect data and paint a true picture of the cannabis workforce in Oregon.
Don't Settle For Less
Get Involved
Become a Member
Becoming a member of CWC is one of the best ways to get involved in the cannabis industry. Our coalition focuses on providing tangible opportunities to each of our members.
Become an Equity Partner
Becoming an Equity Partner is more than a financial contribution. It is a commitment to make social equity, diversity and inclusion a part of your internal and external business practices.
Give Back
Donating to Cannabis Workers Coalition helps support our mission of creating a pathway to help more BIPOC community members in the industry. A donation helps establish a more diverse cannabis industry.
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Cannabis Workers Coalition d/b/a Joint Workers Coalition is a 501(c)4 non-profit
EIN: 85-1342386
Donations are not tax deductible.