REI Co-op Statement on 2022 Election Day BenefitAt REI we have an 84-year history of supporting civic engagement and encouraging all people to participate in the democratic process.Nov 4, 2022
REI Co-op Statement on California PFAS LegislationCalifornia is poised to enact a bill that would take effect on January 1, 2025 and prohibit the sale, manufacture, or distribution of many textile articles containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the state. The bill will impact a variety of product types sold at REI, including, but…Sep 9, 2022
Election Results at REI Berkeley StoreOver the past few weeks, employees at our Berkeley, California store participated in a mail-in ballot election to determine whether they would be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5. The initial vote tally in the Berkeley election is 56 votes for union representation and…Aug 25, 2022
REI Co-op Climate Policy PlatformAt REI, our mission is to connect every person to the power of the outdoors and engage them in the fight to protect it. The future of outdoor recreation and a healthy outdoors relies, in large part, on effectively tackling climate change and transitioning to a decarbonized economy that supports…Aug 12, 2022
REI Co-op Applauds Passage of Historic Climate LegislationREI Co-op applauds the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant investment in climate action in the history of the United States. This bill represents a historic opportunity to harness the power of the outdoors to advance our national climate strategy, enhance health and…Aug 12, 2022
REI Co-op calls for congressional climate actionLike all those who care about the outdoors, our changing climate, the health of our communities and future generations, we are deeply disappointed and disturbed by the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA. This ruling dramatically limits the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to…Jun 30, 2022
REI Co-op Ensures Abortion Access for EmployeesThe ability to safely and legally access abortion is central to an individual’s right to autonomy and privacy. It’s our responsibility to support our employees—through our HR and healthcare policies—to exercise these choices. We’ve taken steps to ensure REI employees can access the reproductive…Jun 27, 2022
REI statement: Join us in supporting the trans community and LGBTQ+ equalityToday, we are witnessing an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing, nationwide attack on the rights of transgender people and their families. There are at least 160 anti-LGBTQ+ bills pending in state legislatures, more than half of which specifically target trans youth. Bills banning trans youth…Mar 11, 2022
Update to REI COVID-19 Health and Safety StandardsOn December 15, 2022, REI updated its employee & customer mask policy to align with the following guidance:Mar 10, 2022
Election Results at REI SoHo StoreToday our SoHo store employees participated in an election to determine whether they would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The initial vote tally in the SoHo election is 88 votes for union representation and 14 votes against. The official results will be…Mar 2, 2022