It’s disgusting is what it really is. The cannabis industry is so full of greed. Being a budtender is practically a full time sales job but you’re being paid minimum wage. Do companies not realize that when you are paid minimum wage you literally cannot afford to survive? Especially when we are at a point in time where inflation is insane and everyone is unable to afford basic needs like housing or food. It mind boggles me knowing each register pulls in thousands upon thousands of dollars each day but employees are left begging companies for respect, better working conditions, a fair wage, etc. Although I’m a patient, it seems so wrong to be purchasing from these dispos. If they don’t even care about their own employees do you think they care about you? As a patient? Do you think they care about your medicine? It’s truly sad to see. I hope one day these greedy business owners really end up getting what they deserve in life because there is nothing more disgusting then taking advantage of your workers or patients. It truly makes me sick to my stomach how many workers, union organizers, and activists say that exploitation, harassment, and low pay are common in the cannabis industry. The crazier thing is the state / our failed government gives zero fucks about what’s going on. They could care less if you can’t afford your medicine and could care less about how these shitty dispos are ran.

Tip your budtenders if you can. Show support towards their union. Be informed. Most importantly be kind to them.