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CHICAGO, IL<\/strong> \u2013 Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), and REI Co-op announced progress on several key topics, including an agreement to establish a national bargaining structure to inform store-level collective bargaining agreements for the 11 unionized REI stores. The agreement comes after joint meetings were held July 28-30 in Chicago, Ill. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWe want what\u2019s best for all REI workers, our customers, and the co-op,\u201d said the REI union bargaining committee. <\/strong>\u201cThis agreement is a tremendous step forward in negotiating a first contract, and we look forward to continuing to bargain with REI.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThis agreement reflects both sides’ commitment to finding solutions to complex issues and clears the way for continued good faith discussions toward a collective bargaining agreement,\u201d said the REI Co-op.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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As part of the agreement, REI will provide wage increases and bonuses for the years 2022-2024 that workers at represented stores did not previously receive. Additionally, Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against the co-op were dropped. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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REI union members are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 5, 663, 700, 1208, 1445, 3000, and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) Locals 379 and 1102. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Since 2022, 11 REI stores have voted to unionize: SoHo, N.Y., Berkeley, Calif., Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Ill., Boston, Mass., Durham, N.C., Maple Grove, Minn., Bellingham, Wash., Castleton, Ind., Santa Cruz, Calif., and Greensboro, N.C. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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REI Union members are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). Learn more about the growing REI unionization movement <\/em>here<\/a><\/u><\/em>. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The UFCW International is the largest private sector union in the United States, representing 1.2 million workers and their families in retail, grocery, meatpacking, food processing, healthcare, cannabis, and other essential industries. UFCW members serve our communities in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Learn more about the UFCW at\u202f<\/em>ufcw.org<\/a><\/u><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) represents 100,000 members throughout the United States. The RWDSU is affiliated with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW). For more information, please visit our website at <\/a><\/u><\/em>www.rwdsu.org<\/a><\/u><\/em>, Facebook:<\/em>\/RWDSU.UFCW<\/a><\/u><\/em> Twitter:<\/em>@RWDSU<\/a><\/u><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation\u2019s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 25 million members who expect and love the best quality gear and outstanding customer service. In addition to the co-op\u2019s many <\/em>stores<\/a><\/u><\/em> across the country, outdoor enthusiasts can shop at\u202f<\/em>REI.com<\/a><\/u><\/em>,\u202f<\/em>REI Outlet<\/a><\/u><\/em>\u202for the\u202f<\/em>REI shopping app<\/a><\/u><\/em>. Everyone is welcome to shop REI, but members who join the co-op enjoy a <\/em>range of benefits<\/a><\/u><\/em>. REI is a purpose-driven and values-led company dedicated to enabling life outside for all.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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