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A pedestrian walks by REI's flagship store in New York, where last year workers formed the company's first union.

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REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize

5:00am July 06, 2023

by Alina Selyukh

REI, the shopping mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, has balked at recognizing its newly unionized workers. They accuse the retailer of breaking labor laws, which the company denies.

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Kroger and the food workers union want grocery staff to be designated as first responders in the coronavirus pandemic.

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Health & Safety

Grocery Workers Should Be Designated First Responders, Supermarkets And Union Say

6:17pm April 14, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Kroger and Albertsons have joined the food workers union UFCW in urging state and national officials to give grocery staff higher priority for testing and access to masks and other protections.