Chicago REI store workers vote to join union

Workers at the REI store on the Near North Side have voted to unionize. (Google Street View)

Workers at the Near North Side store of REI have voted to unionize, part of a nationwide push to organize at the outdoors retailer.

Employees at the 905 W. Eastman St. store voted to affiliate with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The proposed bargaining unit will cover about 64 employees.