Costco's unionized workers vote to authorize nationwide strike
Costco's unionized workers vote to authorize nationwide strike
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The Teamsters union released the results of the strike vote on Sunday evening.
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Summary
Over 18,000 unionized Costco employees, represented by the Teamsters, voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike if a new contract is not reached by January 31.
Workers demand "fair wages and benefits," citing Costco's $254 billion in annual revenue and a 135% profit increase since 2018.
Practice pickets have already begun nationwide.
Union leaders warn that failure to reach a "historic, industry-leading agreement" could result in a strike, with workers emphasizing their role as the "backbone" of the company's success.