Bruce MirkenDec 9, 2023

A bit of good news to end the week: #Starbucks seems to have decided it needs to bargain with its union workers. A bit late, and we'll have to see if they bargain in good faith, but perhaps a start. I still won't patronize Starbucks until there's a signed contract. #Solidarity #UnionStrong

Starbucks releases letter in attempt to resolve issues with workers union https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/starbucks-releases-letter-in-attempt-to-resolve-issues-with-workers-union/ar-AA1ldL9o

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Unfortunately, REI is union-busting too.

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/15/rei-union-complaint-labor-law

#REI #Union #REIunion #Solidarity

REI accused of dozens of labor law violations at unionized US stores

Workers say outdoor gear retailer retaliated against employees, restructured jobs without union input and stalled bargaining

The Guardian
Dec 9, 2023 at 1:04pmWeb
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@BruceMirken

For those playing at home, you can email REI's Board at [email protected].

My note:

Greetings REI Board Members,

I've been an REI member since the mid 1980s--nearly forty years.

I have been led to believe that REI was often on the right side of issues; it cared for the environment, sustainability, and its employees. I was disappointed to learn of management's anti-union and union-busting tactics that have recently surfaced.

Please change your course on this issue and embrace your employees' efforts to be represented by a union, or you will lose this life-long REI member. It's that simple.