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Podcast: Belabored
Episode: Belabored: Retail Organizing at REI
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Retail has historically been one of the hardest sectors to organize, with its high turnover, precarious workforce, and big employers that can invest time and money in crushing union drives. The workers at REI, a retail chain and consumer co-op that specializes in outdoor gear and sportswear, have been bucking that trend. Earlier this month, they voted overwhelmingly to form a union at one of the brand’s flagship stores in Downtown Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. During their campaign, they cited concerns about training, safety and scheduling issues, and a lack of work...