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REI Co-op Statement on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act

REI Co-op was incorrectly listed as a supporter of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act; we have not endorsed this bill. We support responsible permitting reform that advances clean energy and infrastructure development, but believe it must also respect Tribal sovereignty, protect…

Nov 7, 2026

REI Co-op Supports Flood Recovery Efforts in Nepal Through the Intrepid Foundation

REI Co-op is supporting relief and recovery efforts in Nepal following catastrophic flooding that devastated communities across Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syabrubesi, as well as communities along the Trishuli River corridor.

Aug 28, 2026

REI Co-op statement on the proposed Roadless Rule rollback

The U.S. Forest Service advanced a proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, a 25-year-old safeguard that protects some of America's most treasured backcountry forests from road construction, logging and mining. REI Co-op is deeply concerned by this proposal and its impact on outdoor recreation and…

Aug 20, 2026

REI Employees Vote Against Unionization in San Diego Store Rerun Election

Eligible employees at REI Co-op’s San Diego store participated in a National Labor Relations Board-supervised rerun election and voted to not be represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).

Aug 6, 2026

REI Co-op Reaffirms Support for Voting Rights

As we move deeper into this election year, we’re seeing a growing number of challenges to how voting rights are protected and applied. That context is why we’re speaking up now.

Jun 5, 2026

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.

May 2, 2026

REI Co-op, UFCW, and RWDSU Issue Joint Statement on Contract Negotiations

REI Co-op and a coalition of union locals from the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) met this week to continue discussions toward collective bargaining agreements for the 11 unionized REI stores.

Feb 27, 2026

REI Co-op, UFCW and RWDSU Issue Joint Statement on Results of Contract Vote

In July 2025, REI Co-op and a coalition of union locals from the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Stores Union (RWDSU) agreed to establish a national bargaining structure to negotiate store-level collective bargaining agreements for the 11…

Feb 5, 2026

REI Co-op, UFCW, and RWDSU Continue Progress in December Contract Negotiations

REI Co-op and a coalition of union locals from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Stores Union (RWDSU) met in Chicago, Illinois, from December 8-12 for the fourth bargaining session since establishing a national bargaining…

Dec 20, 2025

REI Co-op, UFCW, and RWDSU Continue Progress in November Contract Negotiations

REI Co-op and a coalition of union locals from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) met in Chicago, Illinois, from November 10-14 for the third bargaining session since establishing a national bargaining…

Nov 18, 2025