UFCW Local 27 filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against TerrAscend USA Services LLC, according to a press release issued by the union on Jan. 5, 2026.
The charges were filed on Dec. 31 and allege that TerrAscend violated the National Labor Relations Act at its Salisbury, Maryland location. According to UFCW Local 27, the company attempted to mislead employees by claiming that the union no longer existed at the facility, despite the union’s status as the legally certified bargaining representative.
In the press release, Local 27 alleges that TerrAscend engaged in additional unlawful conduct, including removing union materials, prohibiting employees from posting union-related information, eliminating union contact details from the workplace and reducing the hours of employees who support the union. The union stated that it believes these actions were intended to discourage union activity and intimidate workers.
UFCW Local 27 maintains that it remains the legally certified representative for workers at the Salisbury facility and continues to bargain for a first contract on their behalf. The union emphasized that certification grants it the authority to represent employees, negotiate working conditions and enforce labor rights under federal law.
According to the union, workers at the Salisbury location organized in order to improve working conditions, address concerns about favoritism and seek fair wages, benefits and consistency in workplace policies. The union stated that the charges were filed to protect employees’ rights and prevent further interference or retaliation.
The allegations outlined in the filing have not been adjudicated by the NLRB. TerrAscend has not publicly responded to the charges as of the time of publication.
