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Unionized bodies in topless bar! Strippers join servers and baristas in new labor movement

Dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in Los Angeles have voted to become the only unionized strippers in the U.S. – joining a growing trend of young employees seeking workplace protection though labor mobilization.

The Conversation

Chicago REI store workers vote to join union

The store at 905 W. Eastman St. becomes the outdoors retailer’s fourth with a unionized staff.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Toxic trail of pollution’: states step up to curb the use of ‘forever chemicals’

Partisanship has thwarted Congress’s attempts to limit PFAS, but a patchwork of state laws is pushing for their phase-out

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Check Out The Co-op Cycles CTY E2.2 Electric Commuter Bike

REI's Co-op Cycles showcases the CTY e2.2 electric commuter bike, a robust city commuter with an impressive array of features.

InsideEVs

7 ways to make the most of your outdoor budget (and where to get gear for free)

LOS ANGELES — It’s a common refrain I grumble to my husband: Why is quality outdoor gear so expensive? His response: Stop complaining and find a solution.

Los Angeles Times

Forever Chemicals Are More Ubiquitous Than You Think — Here’s How To Spot Them

There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat.

Inverse

Raincoats, undies, school uniforms: Are your clothes dripping in ‘forever chemicals’?

There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat.

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Best deals in the REI spring sale: save on Hoka, Saucony, Arc'teryx and more

REI is holding a clearance sale, with big discounts on clothing, footwear, and gear while stock lasts

Advnture

REI backs entrepreneurs of color with $30 million business accelerator

Raquel Vélez, the daughter of two Puerto Ricans who settled in New Jersey, grew up with a cultural stereotype ingrained in her: "Puerto Ricans are allergic to snow."

Tribune News Service

REI to ban forever chemicals

The announcement is “yet another nail in the coffin for PFAS"

Salon

REI lays off 8% of HQ workers to hedge against 'increasing uncertainty'

REI has laid off 167 people from its headquarters, citing "increasing uncertainty" and a need to get back to profitability.

Tribune News Service

Econometer: Should businesses pause advertising on Twitter?

Twitter has had a rough month under new owner Elon Musk, with major companies — General Motors, United Airlines, REI, etc. — pausing advertising.

Tribune News Service

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 Garmin sales are over, but there's still big savings to be made with our top 8 deals

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but there's still plenty of big deals available on Garmin tech

Advnture

Outdoor industry ditches PFAS

Here are some of the other brands that have promised to phase out PFAS

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Elon Musk sows chaos at key Bay Area tech company Twitter. What’s next?

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The future of one of the Bay Area’s most influential — and unprofitable — companies is in the hands of a man seen by some as a genius and by others as a madman. For now, chaos reigns at Twitter, with thousands of workers abruptly ousted…

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Airstream, REI Collaborate On Special Edition Basecamp Travel Trailer

With a focus on sustainability.

The Guardian - US

US sees union boom despite big companies’ aggressive opposition

Wins for Amazon and Starbucks workers shows labor movement surging after years of decline – but pushback has been fierce

InsideEVs

REI Co-op Cycles Launches New Generation Commuter E-Bikes

REI Co-op Cycles has released two new e-bikes under its Generation range: the e1.1 and e1.2. Both are commuter-focused electric bikes with utility in mind.

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The Denver Post

Night-stalking mountain lion spotted near downtown Denver REI store and other neighborhoods

A security camera detected a prowler armed with massive canine teeth and sharp claws early Friday morning in a parking lot near the REI Denver Flagship store at Confluence Park.

The Independent UK

Maryland Apple store union vote marks latest in labor drives

A vote by Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb marks the latest labor drive at big companies in recent months

The Conversation

Grassroots mojo and 4 other reasons Starbucks workers have been so successful unionizing

Starbucks Workers United won its 100th election on May 27, 2022 – fittingly, in Seattle, the company’s hometown. And the union has notched another 46 victories in the just over two weeks since then. It comes six months after organizers won their first two union victories, in Buffalo, New. York.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: A new generation is reviving unions. The old guard could help

This is the most exciting — and promising — moment for the nation’s labor movement in decades thanks to the landmark union victories at Starbucks and Amazon, as well as the spread of union drives to well-known companies like Trader Joe’s and Apple. To find similar excitement about unions, one…

The Guardian - US

The key to worker power in America? Let a thousand Chris Smalls bloom

Labor leader and fired Amazon worker Chris Smalls says workers at 100 Amazon facilities have contacted him to set up a union. They need support

WEKU

The Work-From-Home climate challenge

Companies might have thought a silver lining from the pandemic was that remote work was slashing emissions. They're thinking again.

Input

How to pack for your first multi-day hike for about $250

Hiking can be an expensive hobby, and we’re constantly bombarded by gear that's ultralight, and ultra-efficient. Here’s how to go on an adventure on a budget.

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