REI members reject three board candidates, a rebuke to co-op’s leadership

REI members reject three board candidates, a rebuke to co-op’s leadership

"It’s always shocking when you can send that huge of a message to an entity like REI."

REI members block leadership picks to guide struggling co-op’s future

After a campaign launched by the REI union, members voted to keep three spots on the co-op's board vacant.

REI Union’s successful ‘Vote No’ campaign leaves 3 board seats empty

The outdoor category has faltered with the end of its pandemic boom, and the retailer reported a 2024 net sales decline, though losses narrowed.

REI Members Just Sent The Company A Powerful Message

This year’s board vote shows REI shoppers aren’t pleased with how the retailer has battled a union campaign.

REI Co-op members reject company board picks after union campaign

In a show of discontent, REI Co-op members voted to reject the slate of candidates put forward by the company in this year’s Board of Directors elections.  The election results represent a victory for the REI Union, which urged members to vote against the uncontested slate of board candidates. Members were encouraged to vote “withhold” to protest REI’s decision to block two union-backed candidates from the ballot; its approach to unionization ef…