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
Unfortunately, REI is union-busting too.
https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/15/rei-union-complaint-labor-law
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.
Bruce Mirken
Mark