Re: [nobawc-announce] Call to support REI workers!! (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:16:13 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > I voted no

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 >  > From: "Cam McCuskey via nobawc-announce list" <http://www.lists.nobawc.org/~nobawc-announce>
 >  > Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:12:04 -0700
 >  > 
 >  > come through to a community hearing 
 >  > https://actionnetwork.org/events/rei-union-community-hearing-chaired-by-congresswoman-lateefah-simon?source=direct_link
 >  > chaired by Lateefah 
 >  > Simon and the REI  union, on Saturday, 4/26 from 10:00-12:00 at 
 >  > First Presbyterian Church in Oakland.
 >  > 
 >  > Coop comrades, 
 >  > 
 >  > After years of union busting and stalling at the negotiating table, workers 
 >  > at unionized REI’s around the country are ready to change the narrative 
 >  > and spread awareness to REI’s union busting. 
 >  > 
 >  > REI markets itself as a progressive outdoor co-op, but its actions tell a 
 >  > different story. Despite its reputation, REI has engaged in union-busting 
 >  > tactics, violated labor laws, hired a notorious anti-union attorney 
 >  > connected to Elon Musk, and supported political figures who advocate for 
 >  > opening public lands to mineral exploration—policies that directly 
 >  > conflict with the environmental values REI claims to champion.
 >  > 
 >  > For over three years, REI workers have been fighting for a fair contract. 
 >  > During this time, they’ve faced intimidation, delays, and illegal 
 >  > union-busting efforts from corporate leadership. Now more than ever, we 
 >  > need community support to hold REI accountable and protect the rights of 
 >  > workers.
 >  > 
 >  > Join us for a Community Hearing on Saturday, April 26th at the First 
 >  > Presbyterian Church of Oakland. Chaired by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, 
 >  > this gathering will feature testimony from REI workers on the front lines, 
 >  > environmental allies whose missions align with the co-op’s original 
 >  > values, and elected officials standing in solidarity with labor.
 >  > 
 >  > This is your chance to hear the real stories behind REI’s public image—
 >  > and to take action. Bring a friend, your neighbors, or your favorite trail 
 >  > buddy, and learn how we can build a stronger, fairer outdoor community 
 >  > together.
 >  > 
 >  > Are you a current member of REI? Make sure to use your voice to vote NO in 
 >  > REI's board elections here. 
 >  > ,https://www.ourrei.com/2025-rei-board-elections,
 >  > 
 >  > Questions? Contact Althea at http://www.ufcw5.org/~abrennan ,http://www.ufcw5.org/~abrennan, 
 >  > .
 >  > 
 >  > In Solidarity,
 >  > 
 >  > Cam --
 >  > Cam they/them
 >  > Installation/Maintenance
 >  > http://www.rootvolume.com/~cam ,http://www.rootvolume.com/~cam,
 >  > rootvolume.com
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 >  > Community Hearing
 >  > featuring guest speaker Congresswoman
 >  > 
 >  > Lateefah Simon
 >  > 
 >  > Saturday, April 26th
 >  > 10:00-12:00
 >  > First Presbyterian Church
 >  > 2619 Broadway, Oakland CA
 >  > RSVP HERE:
 >  > https://bit.ly/REIHearing
 >  > Email http://www.ufcw5.org/~abrennan for more info