Since March 2022, over 600 REI workers at 11 stores have voted to unionize. In response to prolonged management resistance in contract negotiations, the REI Union is now working to gain board representation by supporting candidates Shemona Moreno and Tefere Gebre, both respected leaders in the nonprofit sector. Their election campaign aims to bring pro-worker perspectives to the co-op's decision-making. As the board is set to decide on nominees soon, the union hopes this initiative will shine a light on labor rights within the company, amid concerns over its corporatization.
The REI Union is attempting to secure seats on the board with pro-worker candidates in a bid to amplify employee voices and tackle management resistance.
The board nomination process is critiqued for being opaque, reflecting the co-op’s shift toward a more corporate identity amid unionization efforts.
Since launching in March 2022, the REI Union's organized efforts led to over 600 workers unionizing across 11 stores, demanding necessary changes.
Candidates Shemona Moreno and Tefere Gebre are pivotal in pushing for labor representation at REI, indicating a potential change in dialogue surrounding workers' rights.
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