Costco Workers Authorize Nationwide Strike Over Contract Dispute

The Teamsters union, representing 18,000 Costco employees, plans to strike on February 1 if demands for fair wages and benefits are not met by the January 31 contract deadline.

The strike authorization was approved by 85% of union members, signaling strong support for potential action against Costco.
The Teamsters union is demanding higher wages, improved retirement benefits, and stronger policies on bereavement leave, sick time, and seniority pay.
Costco reported $254 billion in annual revenue and $7.4 billion in net profits, a 135% increase since 2018, but the union calls its contract proposals 'insulting.'
Union members held practice pickets at key locations across the U.S., including California, Washington, and New York, to prepare for possible strike action.
Costco has not publicly responded to the strike authorization but previously stated its commitment to fair negotiations, citing a 40-year history of working with the Teamsters.