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Longest strike in U.S. cannabis industry ends but separate stoppage continues

What’s believed to be the longest labor stoppage in U.S. cannabis industry history ended earlier this month at a Pennsylvania medical cannabis dispensary.

But in a separate development that could be a sign of more potential marijuana sector unrest to come, striking employees at a separate company’s retail location in Columbus, Ohio, could soon claim the distinction.

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After 45 days, a strike at a RISE medical cannabis dispensary location in York, Pennsylvania, that began on Labor Day came to an end with what union organizers claimed is a victory.

“We got our raise, we got our contract,” said John Stambaugh, a RISE patient care specialist and member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 776.

Exact contract terms weren’t available, but workers won a

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