REI Co‑op Statement on Bargaining Status and Union’s Planned Boycott

REI Co‑op has been engaged in ongoing bargaining with UFCW and RWDSU locals over the past several weeks and met again April 28-30 to continue bargaining toward agreements covering the 11 unionized REI stores. 

REI came prepared to bargain in good faith and to discuss the topics and proposals on which the parties remain apart. Unfortunately, the parties were unable to reach an agreement. 

Union leaders have called for a boycott of the co-op's Anniversary Sale. This is a disappointing move that targets the co‑op. It seems the union’s focus is on harming the financial wellbeing of the business, instead of advancing negotiations. The union’s dedication to undermining the business, puts jobs, wages, benefits, and future opportunity at risk, and pulls everyone further from the progress our employees deserve. 

REI remains ready to negotiate in good faith at the bargaining table—not on social media and not in response to public attacks or pressure campaigns. Every day spent escalating a public conflict is a day not spent at the bargaining table working to reach an agreement that supports our employees and protects the long‑term health of the co‑op. We’re ready to continue bargaining when the union is willing to return to the bargaining table, as they have said they have no current interest in continuing to meet.