California has been known for going it’s own way when it comes to law and politics. Here’s a new first: 40 Oakland, California, medical marijuana growers joined a Teamsters union. The new Teamsters work in the medical marijuana gardens in Oakland. They perform work trimming, cloning, watering and gardening the marijuana at Marjyn Investments, LLC. Marjyn contracts with California medical marijuana patients to grow pot on their behalf.
Under the Teamsters contract, the marijuana growers will receive $25.75 an hour, a substantial raise from the $18 an hour they are making now, Reason.com reports. The contract is for two years and includes a pension, health insurance, paid vacation and other benefits.
It’s the kind of case that could end up taking what California is trying to handle as a state and inject it back into the federal legal system. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. The matter could end up amplified if Prop. 19 passes in November, which would legalize marijuana for recreational purposes in California. Right now, Prop. 19 is narrowly leaning towards passing, though it’s nearly even according to the polls. Even if it passes, marijuana remains illegal under federal law, and ongoing lawsuits and legal disputes are likely.
Related Resources:
- Drug Possession (FindLaw)
- California Marijuana Laws (FindLaw)
- Understanding California’s Ballot Initiative To Legalize Pot (FindLaw’s LA Criminal Blog)
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