• REI and the steep climb to unionize retail

  • Feb 19 2025
  • Duración: 15 m
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REI and the steep climb to unionize retail

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  • Washington's iconic outdoor retailer, REI, has gotten a little too far out over its skis. The member-owned co-op has been losing money for years. And that's put it at odds with its employees who want better wages and benefits.

    On today's episode, workers in the service industry are organizing at companies that used to seem immune from unionization. So, could the next generation of workers revolutionize retail?

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