This explainer presents both sides based on the measure's text. It does not recommend a vote.
Plain English Summary
Measure 119 would give workers in Oregon's legal cannabis industry the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining. This would allow cannabis employees to organize and negotiate with their employers about wages, working conditions, and other workplace issues.
If YES
Cannabis industry workers gain the legal right to form unions and collectively bargain
confidence: high
Workers could negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions through union representation
confidence: high
Cannabis employees would have similar organizing rights as workers in other industries
confidence: high
Workplace protections for cannabis workers could increase through collective bargaining agreements
confidence: medium
If NO
Cannabis industry workers continue operating under current employment arrangements without new union rights
confidence: high
Cannabis businesses maintain existing employer-employee relationships without collective bargaining requirements
confidence: high
No changes to current wage and benefit structures in the cannabis industry