Oregon voters appear to be passing Measure 119, which would make it easier for workers in the cannabis industry to organize.
In early results, nearly 58% of voters supported Measure 119 compared with 42% who voted against.
Measure 119, one of two citizen initiatives on the ballot, aims to pave the way for workers in the cannabis industry to join unions by requiring employers to pledge not to interfere with union activity when renewing their licenses or applying for a new one.
Measure 119 would apply to any cannabis company that requires a license, including growers, retailers, processors and labs. In applying for or renewing a license, the employer would have to show the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, which regulates the industry, that they had signed a neutrality agreement with a union. These agreements are signed between a company and a union that represents or is trying to represent its workers. A "labor peace agreement" shows a company has promised to remain neutral when unions discuss bargaining rights with workers.
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