Oregon’s cannabis workers managed to get a unique measure on Oregon’s ballot. The new law would require cannabis store owners to enter into a “peace agreement” with union organizers or lose their license. The agreement prevents owners from making a case against unionization.
When asked how it would work, cannabis worker Bud Roller was a little vague.
“It’s like, you know, don’t say anything bad about the union guys that come around. They’ve got feelings too, you know.”
The penalty for store owners discussing unionization pros and cons is loss of their business license. When asked if the penalty was too severe, Roller seemed confused.
“You talk the union down, you lose your license,” Roller said. “Makes sense, right?”
When it was pointed out that if the business has to shut down, Roller would lose his job.
“Why? I don’t get that.”
Asked if he would object if a law was passed limiting his right to speak about forming a union, Roller was shocked.
“No way! It’s like constitutional or something. People got the right to say what they want. Except owners.”
Shortly after the interview, there was a rally for Measure 119 supporters, however, no one was sober enough to show up.





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