The Latest Breaking News from Teamsters Local 777

Weed workers walk: Rise marijuana dispensary employees in Niles, Joliet go on strike

Union representatives said the strike is over unfair labor practices. They have been in negotiations with the company on a new contract since June.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023

Illinois’ weed workers pushing to unionize, seeking higher pay, better safety

Three years after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana, Illinois cannabis workers have had 30 unionization elections, winning 88% of them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2022

Union rallies at Near West Side dispensary where workers claim they were fired for organizing efforts

“I worked 30 years of my life in management, so I was an ideal employee, I had ambitions to move up with Zen Leaf,” said Jim Doane, an organizing employee. “But I’m an old guy and I am tired of being bullied by the bosses. I showed up early, I…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022