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🌱 Elizabeth cannabis workers are part of a fast-growing union wave

Elizabeth, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Elizabeth! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Elizabeth cannabis workers are part of a fast-growing union wave

Also on today's calendar: Warren County Farmers' Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why were the soldiers tired on April 1st? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Botanist sales reps join UFCW Local 360 (roi-nj.com) — Cannabis sales reps at The Botanist New Jersey have voted to join UFCW Local 360, expanding union representation beyond cultivation and retail roles. The union notes it already organizes cultivation workers in towns including Elizabeth, tying local grow operations into a broader push for clearer labor rights, better pay, and more stability across the state’s fast-growing cannabis industry.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Roselle Public Schools to Host Public Information Session on Sept. 15 Bond Referendum (tapinto.net)
  • Allison Skrec leaves Cranford basketball to coach at Chatham (unionnewsdaily.com)

Linden

  • Union County Community Steps Up Efforts To Address Opioid Addiction, Mental Health (patch.com)

Newark

  • Newark Gunman Who Shot Man's Back In Broad Daylight Found Guilty Of Murder (patch.com)

Ok Elizabeth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They just finished a March of 31 days (Thank you Pete P. for sending it in!)
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