(SeaPRwire) –   Workers Secure Better Wages, Health Care, and Improved Working Conditions

WYOMISSING, Pa., March 26, 2026 — Following 20 days on strike, Teamsters Local 429 members at Sunnyside Dispensary have secured a new collective bargaining agreement. Sunnyside is a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, a publicly traded multi-state cannabis operator.

“Our members demonstrated extraordinary unity and resolve during this strike,” said Bill Shappell, President of Local 429. “They made it clear that fair wages, health care, and respect on the job are non-negotiable. This contract reflects their hard work and ensures a stronger, more secure future for every employee at Sunnyside.”

The contract includes significant wage increases, improved health care benefits, guaranteed gratuities, protection from unfair discipline or termination, enhanced job security for part-time employees, and additional paid time off.

“The dedication and solidarity of Local 429 members throughout this strike highlight the power of organized labor,” said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. “These workers are setting a standard for the cannabis industry and proving that collective action delivers real, tangible results.”

“We’ve brought about genuine, lasting change to our workplace with this contract win,” said Cobi Motley, a wellness advisor at Sunnyside and Local 429 member. “For the first time, I feel that we are being respected and our futures are secure. This contract confirms that standing together works.”

Teamsters Local 429 represents workers across multiple industries throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit teamsters429.com.

Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (771) 241-0015
mmcquaid@teamster.org

 

SOURCE Teamsters Local 429