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Emi@sam first told me just how REI has been benefitting from being co-op washed while not being a true co-op.
This article gives a great overview: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/rei-workers-look-to-shake-up-co-ops-board-amid-push-for-a-first-contract/?utm_campaign=EO%20News%20Sharing%20ICA&utm_content=323220061&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-2989070
This article gives a great overview: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/rei-workers-look-to-shake-up-co-ops-board-amid-push-for-a-first-contract/?utm_campaign=EO%20News%20Sharing%20ICA&utm_content=323220061&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-2989070
REI Workers Look to Shake up Co-op’s Board Amid Push for a First Contract - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Since 2022, workers at 11 REI co-op stores have voted to unionize but still lack a contract. Now, they are trying a new tactic: running candidates for the co-op’s board.