The Teamsters union said more than 18,000 Costo workers are set to strike: “The vote is a direct result of the company’s continued failure to bargain constructively and refusal to present a
The industrial action could be taken by Costco Teamsters members if the company's management fails to reach an agreement with the union by January 31.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents more than 10,000 Costco workers, authorized a nationwide strike to occur in February.
Costco Teamsters nationwide have voted by an 85% margin to authorize a strike on Feb. 1 if its labor dispute over fair wages and benefits is not resolved. The Costco Teamsters National Master Agreement, covering more than 18,000 Costco workers, expires on Jan. 31.
More than 18,000 Costco workers will be walking picket lines in less than two weeks if a labor dispute over wages and benefits is not resolved, according to the Teamsters union. Members voted by an 85% margin to authorize a strike when their current contract expires on Jan. 31, the union announced on Sunday.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has announced that negotiations with Costco reached an abrupt standstill on January 7, 2025. Tension ignited with parties after Teamsters filed unfair labor practice charges against the company,
The Costco Teamsters National Master Agreement, which covers more than 18,000 workers nationwide, expires on January 31.
The unionized Costco workers are on a contract that expires Jan. 31, according to their Teamsters representatives.
Teamsters union threatens nationwide Costco strike if "industry-leading agreement" isn't reached by Jan. 31 deadline.
Costco Teamsters union voted to authorize a strike, paving the way for a work stoppage by January 31 if an agreement is not reached.
Find out why more than 18,000 Costco workers have voted in favor of a strike warehouses across the country — and what it could mean for shoppers.