Shemona Moreno nominated herself with support from unionized employees. She and the retail company dispute whether she missed a crucial deadline. Shemona Moreno, executive director of 350 Seattle, a candidate for REI's Board of Directors, seen here outside the REI flagship store in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2025. Moreno, a longtime climate justice activist, is backed by FCW 3000, the union representing REI employees. "I care about workers' rights. I believe workers should have a say in how their work treats them, especially if [REI] uses the word Co-Op," Moreno said. (M. Scott Brauer/Cascade PBS)