Union officials representing REI workers stepped up their pressure on the outdoor co-op, charging in a press release that REI’s recent declaration of an impasse in negotiations was illegal. Unionized workers voted down a Feb. 4 comprehensive offer from the co-op by an overwhelming 98.5%, resulting in REI’s impasse declaration, which allows it to make personnel changes without union approval. Since a New York City location first unionized in 2022, 11 REI stores have voted to be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers or the Retail, Wholesale and Department ... Log in to view full article.