Oregon Ballot Measure 119 Explained

Ballot Measure 119
Unionization of Cannabis Workers Initiative: Cannabis retailers/producers must remain neutral regarding communications to their employees from labor organizations; penalties.
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Oregon Ballot Measure 119, the Unionization of Cannabis Workers Initiative, is a proposed Oregon state initiative that will be decided by voters as part of the 2024 Oregon elections on November 5, 2024.[1] [2] If approved by voters, it will make it easier for workers in the Cannabis industry to unionize.[3]

Background

According to the Oregon Department of Employment, there are 7,281 workers that this initiative would affect.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oregon voters to decide on 5 ballot measures in 2024 November election. August 2, 2024. Michaela. Bourgeois. KOIN. October 28, 2024.
  2. Web site: Election 2024: Your guide to Oregon’s November election. October 13, 2024. Carlos. Fuentes. The Oregonian. October 28, 2024.
  3. Web site: Oregon Measure 119, Unionization of Cannabis Workers Initiative (2024) . 2024-10-29 . Ballotpedia . en.
  4. Web site: Measure 119 will ask Oregon whether to give cannabis workers an easier route to unionize . 2024-10-29 . opb . en.
  5. Web site: Oregon voters are split on ranked choice voting initiative, while poised to reject rebate plan and accept constitutional changes. Andrew. Villeneuve. Northwest Progressive Institute. October 24, 2024. November 3, 2024.