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REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize

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

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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

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Grocery Workers Should Be Designated First Responders, Supermarkets And Union Say

Kroger and the food workers union want grocery staff to be designated as first responders in the coronavirus pandemic. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption

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Grocery Workers Should Be Designated First Responders, Supermarkets And Union Say

April 14, 2020 • Kroger and Albertsons have joined the food workers union UFCW in urging state and national officials to give grocery staff higher priority for testing and access to masks and other protections.