## Eaze Workers Threaten Strike During "Pot Holiday"
Eaze, a major cannabis delivery company, is facing a potential strike by unionized workers during the upcoming "Pot Holiday" on April 20th. The workers, represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), are demanding better pay, benefits, and working conditions.
The union claims that Eaze has been unfair to its employees, citing changes to mileage reimbursement and failure to provide legally required information. Negotiations between the two parties began in August 2023 but stalled in March 2024. Eaze's final offer did not meet the workers' demands, which include increased mileage reimbursement rates, higher hourly wages, and a guarantee of a minimum number of work hours.
The potential strike could significantly impact Eaze's finances, especially during the busy "Pot Holiday" period. The union represents over 500 workers across 11 California delivery depots, including locations in Southern and Northern California.
Eaze has faced other challenges recently, including a guilty plea from its former CEO for bank fraud and a lawsuit from Green Dragon alleging financial misconduct. The company also faces unionization efforts from its drivers in Sacramento.
The outcome of the negotiations between Eaze and the UFCW remains unknown. However, the potential strike highlights the growing labor movement within the cannabis industry and the challenges companies face in meeting the demands of their employees.