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Cannabis Articles

Discover articles by UFCW Local 152 that pertain to the recent cannabis movement in our area.

August 8, 2019
UFCW Local 152 Union Representative Hugh Giordano speaking at the Middle Township, NJ Committee meeting to voice support for the cannabis industry. Image courtesy of The Press of Atlantic City

UFCW Local 152 Attends Middle Township Committee Meeting In Support of Medical Cannabis

  UFCW Local 152 staff attended a Middle Township Committee meeting on Monday, August 5th, to voice support on behalf […]
June 7, 2019
Cannabis leaf on a linen background

Opinion: Cannabis Not Only Creates Jobs, It Grows Careers

  By Hugh Giordano, UFCW Local 152 Representative/Organizer   It’s no secret: cannabis is the talk of the nation, and in […]
May 31, 2019
UFCW Local 152 Union Representatives Matte Kane and Hugh Giordano named #52 on The Insider Cannabis Power List

UFCW Local 152 Staff Named On The Insider 100: Cannabis Power List

  Union Representatives Matte Kane and Hugh Giordano were together named #52 on behalf of UFCW Local 152 on The […]
May 22, 2019
Hugh Giordano speaking on behalf of the cannabis industry.

UFCW Local 152 Attends Assembly Meeting In Support of Expanding Medical Cannabis

  UFCW Local 152 staff attended a New Jersey Assembly meeting on Monday, May 13th to voice support to further […]
February 28, 2019
Union Representative Hugh Giordano speaking in front of the Brick Township, NJ Council (Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn, jerseyshoreonline.com)

Local 152 Staff Attends Brick Township Council Meeting

  UFCW Local 152 staff attended a Brick Township, NJ council meeting on Tuesday, February 26th to voice support on […]
December 27, 2018
Cannabis leaves

Local 152 Staff Attends Cinnaminson Township Meeting About Cannabis

UFCW Local 152 staff attended a Cinnaminson, NJ township meeting on Monday, December 17th to voice support on behalf of […]
November 7, 2018
Yes Union Can logo

Yes Union Can — And They Just Did

It’s no secret that UFCW Local 152 publicly supports the cannabis industry in New Jersey. That’s why when Yes Union […]
August 16, 2018
Garden State Dispensary

UFCW Local 152 Visits First Unionized Cannabis Dispensary in New Jersey: Garden State Dispensary

Introduction This year, the state of New Jersey has joined a growing number in expanding medical marijuana use under the […]
May 3, 2018
Jenny's Dispensary in Las Vegas, NV

UFCW Local 152 Visits Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary

By Hugh Giordano, UFCW Local 152 Representative/Organizer The leadership of UFCW Local 152 prides itself on being on the cutting edge […]
April 23, 2018
Union Representative Hugh Girodano speaking at the NJ Cannabis Community Rally

Local 152 attends NJ Cannabis Community Rally

One of our own, Union Representative/Organizer Hugh Giordano was invited to speak at the New Jersey Cannabis Community Rally at […]
March 9, 2018
Hugh Giordano attending an OCNJ City Council meeting

Local 152 Staff Attends OCNJ City Council Meeting About Cannabis

UFCW Local 152 staff attended Ocean City, New Jersey City Council meeting on March 8th, 2018, to voice support on […]
March 8, 2018
Kelli Wehmann, Forked River, speaks about the jobs that would be created by having stores that sell marijuana. (Photo by Chris Lundy)

Local 152 Members Attend Berkeley Township Council Meeting

UFCW Local 152 shop steward Kelli Wehmann, who works for Perlmart ShopRite, attended the most recent Berkeley Township Council meeting […]
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