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6 Reasons to Contact the Wage & Hour Division

6 Reasons to Contact the Wage & Hour Division

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | May 10, 2022 | Workers Rights

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 enjoy a weekend trip with friends. But when the...
Why You Should Start a Health & Safety Committee

Why You Should Start a Health & Safety Committee

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | May 8, 2022 | Workers Rights

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...
It’s Time to Take Safety into Our Own Hands

It’s Time to Take Safety into Our Own Hands

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | Apr 29, 2022 | Resources, Workers Rights

OLCC data shows that cannabis retailers in Oregon are on track to pass the number of burglaries that we had in 2020. As a worker, there’s only so much that you can do to protect yourself on the job. If you are feeling unsafe at work, we crafted an email template...
6 Signs That Job Posting is Actually a Trafficking Front

6 Signs That Job Posting is Actually a Trafficking Front

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | Apr 26, 2022 | Workers Rights

It may be hard to spot a job post from a labor trafficker because on the surface it can look like any other, but there are 6 red flags to avoid when job hunting so you don’t become a victim of human labor trafficking – it can happen to anyone. 🚩...
8 Things Employers Will Do to Stop Unionization

8 Things Employers Will Do to Stop Unionization

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | Apr 19, 2022 | Workers Rights

When employees try to organize a union for a better and more secure job, employers often fight back strong – in the form of union-busting. These are 8 of the most common tactics employers use to slow, or stop your unionization efforts. 1. Hire a Union-Busting...
What is Labor Trafficking?

What is Labor Trafficking?

by Cannabis Workers Coalition | Apr 13, 2022 | Community, Workers Rights

Maybe you’ve heard on the news about illegal grows in Southern Oregon or read about Oregon House Bill 4074’s passing in the New Year. Despite where the information comes from, it seems like everyone is talking about a specific form of human trafficking...
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