Canna Cabana Rideau Street workers join UFCW Local 175

Welcome to new our newest cannabis retail members at Canna Cabana Rideau Street!

A few weeks ago, we welcomed employees at the Canna Cabana on Clarence Street in Ottawa to the UFCW Local 175 family. And now, we’re happy to welcome even more Canna Cabana members from another Ottawa location – this one on Rideau Street.

“UFCW Local 175 was the first Union to certify retail cannabis workers in Ontario back in 2020,” said President Kelly Tosato. “With a lot of growth and shifts in this industry, employees in many retail locations have found that being a part of Local 175 goes a long way to ensuring their voices are heard.”

Much like their colleagues at other retail cannabis locations, the employees at Canna Cabana Rideau Street wanted to secure the right to bargain together and benefit from the protections of a Union collective agreement. From wage improvements to consistent hours, better job security, fair treatment, and more, with UFCW Local 175 representing them, this group of Cannistas will now move forward as a unified group to build a better work-life.

The next step is for members to meet and put forth proposals as they begin negotiations for their first collective agreement.  

Learn more about the kinds of things retail cannabis workers can achieve through collective bargaining.

Do you have questions about how UFCW Local 175 can help you build a better work-life? From job security to seniority rights, better compensation and benefits, fair treatment, and more, click here to learn more.

Did you know that Locals 175 & 633 offers an Organizing Reward to existing members of the Union? Find out more here.