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Page 2 <br /> This has led some operations to sign agreements with illegitimate actors established for the <br /> express purpose of circumventing the intent of the labor peace provision, which is to lay out the <br /> ground rules for how future workers can decide to form a union. We suggest that additional <br /> language is needed that clearly defines a Labor Organization as an entity that: <br /> • Represents employees in California as to wages, hours and working conditions, <br /> • Is free of domination or interference by any employer and has received no improper <br /> assistance or support from any employer. <br /> MODIFICATION OF BACKGROUND CHECK LANGUAGE FOR EMPLOYEES <br /> While we recognize that the State of California requires background check for all employees in <br /> the cannabis industry, the City of Santa Ana goes beyond what is required by state law. Currently, <br /> the City prohibits workers have been convicted of any drug charge in the preceding four years <br /> from working in the industry. We believe that the City should view the legal cannabis industry as <br /> a means to address the wrongs of the war on drugs, not to double down on them. Many of our <br /> members have worked in black market or trap"cannabis dispensaries and have received criminal <br /> charges for their work in that industry. This law explicitly prohibits them from working in the same <br /> industry in the legal market. Sadly, some companies also pass the cost of completing this <br /> background check, which often exceeds $75, to prospective employees, creating further barriers <br /> to entry in the industry for low-income people. <br /> We appreciate our continued partnership with the City on this issue. Please feel free to contact <br /> me or our Political Director, Derek Smith, if you have any questions or concerns. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 0 Vb 9 dl <br /> UFCW Local 324 <br /> Matthew Bell <br /> Secretary-Treasurer <br />