A pedestrian walks by REI's flagship store in New York, where last year workers formed the company's first union. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Business REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize July 6, 2023 • REI, the shopping mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, has balked at recognizing its newly unionized workers. They accuse the retailer of breaking labor laws, which the company denies. REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize Listen · 4:45 4:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1186006322/1186030002" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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