Victoria, B.C. – November 26, 2021 – Budtenders at Burnside Buds are the newest cannabis workers to join UFCW 1518's growing cannabis division, BC BUD.

Workers at Burnside Buds organized a union to improve their working conditions and establish more respect on the job. The BC BUD division is looking forward to commencing negotiations on issues that matter to the bargaining unit, as the union has been developing a reputation for improving wages, training, and other workplace issues in the cannabis sector. 

Burnside Buds has been serving cannabis in the Victoria area for several years and is known for high-quality service and excellent prices.

To learn more about this winning unionization campaign, click here.

UFCW Local 1518 represents more than 26,000 members working in the community health, hospitality, retail, cannabis, industrial, and professional sectors across British Columbia. To read more about UFCW 1518 and its outstanding work, visit the Local Union’s website.

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