On Jan. 8, 120 Ayr Wellness workers across three dispensaries and one delivery depot located in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nev., overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first union contract. The dispensary and delivery workers are unionized with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 711.
Key features in the contract include the implementation of armed security at dispensaries, improved access to affordable health care and better scheduling opportunities.
Chase Payne, an Ayr Wellness budtender from the Las Vegas Eastern Avenue location, said the following: "Today, we stand victorious—not because it was easy, but because we refused to give up. This contract represents more than just words on paper; it's a testament to our resilience, unity, and unwavering commitment to the cannabis industry. We fought for fair wages, safe conditions, and respect—not just for ourselves, but for everyone who will come after us. This victory proves that when we stand together, we are unstoppable. The UFCW was there for us in a time of need and we wouldn't be in this position without their support and guidance. But our work doesn't stop here. We will continue to show the Las Vegas area and beyond what the UFCW is all about. Because together, we are not just workers—we are union employees!"
For more information:
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 711
ufcw711.com/