Higher wages sought by striking York area medical marijuana dispensary workers

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September 03 2025

Staff members of the Rise medical cannabis dispensary on White Street in West Manchester Township went on strike Labor Day, Sept. 1, seeking a contract that includes salary increases and other improved benefits.

The staffers, members of Teamsters Local 776, organized in July 2024 and have been negotiating a contract with the company, said Mark Cicak, recording secretary and business agent for the local.

Cicak said members recently unanimously rejected the company's last, best, and final offer and authorized a strike.

He said the company's final offer was 3% salary hikes across the board, which equates to 53 cents at the top end of the wage scale and 48 cents at the bottom.

He said the salary range at the dispensary is $16 per hour for new hires and $17.65 for employees with five years of service.

Cicak said all eight non-management employees are participating in the strike.

Representatives of Rise could not be immediately reached for comment.

"We will be out here during operational hours of this building until either the company comes back or makes us a different offer," Cicak said, adding the union contends the company has not bargained in good faith.