NJ A4182

Establishes labor rights for cannabis industry employees in New Jersey who are not covered by the federal National Labor Relations Act, giving them the right to organize, form unions, and bargain collectively

Creates the Division of Private Employment Dispute Settlement to handle union certification, elections, unfair labor practice complaints, and collective bargaining disputes for cannabis workers

Allows unions to gain certification as bargaining representatives through a "Majority Support Petition" process where over 50% of employees sign authorization cards, bypassing traditional elections

Defines unfair labor practices for cannabis employers, including interfering with union organizing, discriminating against employees for union activity, refusing to bargain in good faith, surveillance of organizing activities, and employer lockouts

Establishes mandatory arbitration procedures for initial contract negotiations if parties cannot reach agreement within 120 days after mediation, with civil penalties up to $10,000-$20,000 per violation for unfair labor practices