The High Times: New Law Gives Seattle Dispensary Employees Stronger Labor Protections
Cody Funderburk, a local cannabis activist who works in the cannabis industry, called the Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance “a monumental step toward protecting the rights of cannabis industry employees.”
“The effects of this legislation will improve job security for thousands of employees in Washington State’s cannabis industry. Workers deserve the peace of mind of knowing that their livelihoods will be safe as the cannabis industry continues to rapidly shift and evolve,” Funderburk said in a statement.
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Capitol Hill Seattle Blog
Funderburk said it would be economical to place security burdens on owners of stores rather than have police intervene. “Police don’t prevent crime, they just respond to it after it happens,” Funderburk said. People can’t rely on the police to prevent crime so proper security measures need to happen upfront, Funderburk said.
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