More Missouri marijuana workers seek union election after federal labor ruling

By: Rebecca Rivas

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 887

Last Updated: 2 days, 10 hours ago

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Katie Hazelwonder was ready for a change after 12 years working as a welder. The opportunity came unexpectedly, when one day she walked into a Proper Cannabis dispensary in St. Louis.

“The people were great,” Hazelwonder said. “They were just so nice and welcoming, and no judgment. I was like, ‘You know what, I’m gonna look into this.’”

Eighteen months later, she’s a trainer in Proper’s post-harvest department, where the workers largely process and package …

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