A Brooklyn cannabis retailer has filed a federal lawsuit challenging New York’s requirement that marijuana businesses sign labor peace agreements, arguing the rule violates federal labor law and the U.S. Constitution.
Hybrid NYC, which operates the Gotham dispensary, claims the mandate effectively forces businesses into agreements with one dominant union, Local 338, and limits their ability to educate employees on alternative options. The company argues that the policy infringes on its rights and restricts workers’ freedom to choose their own representation.
In a statement, Gotham co-founder Joanne Wilson said the case goes beyond one business…