🌱 How a new union contract could change jobs at Still River Wellness
Torrington, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Torrington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new union contract could change jobs at Still River Wellness
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📰 News we're reading
• Connecticut Cannabis Shop Workers Ratify Multi-Year Union Contract (ganjapreneur.com) — Workers at Still River Wellness in Torrington have approved a four-year union contract that boosts wages and significantly increases employer health insurance contributions. The agreement also improves scheduling, vacation, sick time, and discounts, aiming to support stable, living-wage jobs while helping the dispensary continue to grow as a local employer. 
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