At REI's annual membership meeting, members decisively rejected the board's nominees for vacant director seats, signaling support for the unionized workers from 11 stores fighting for a fair contract. The rejection ties back to the union's backing of candidates advocating for worker rights, whose nominations were disregarded by the board. The vote emphasizes the necessity for REI to engage more seriously with its members and the union amidst ongoing labor negotiations as the company navigates significant changes within its operational framework.
"The vote makes two things clear to REI: It's time to negotiate with its workers' union to reach a fair contract, and it's time to start listening to co-op members again."
"All three candidates nominated by the board for vacant seats were rejected by REI's membership, marking a significant pushback from the consumer co-op community against the board's choices."
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