The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents more than 10,000 Costco workers, authorized a nationwide strike to occur in February.

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.

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,

Thousands of Costco workers nationwide voted Sunday to authorize a strike if a contract is not reached by the end of the month.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters executives and members of three Teamsters locals will hold a practice picket at a Long Island Costco store and a rally at one of its locals Wednesday in advance of a looming contract expiration.

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.

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.

Costco Teamsters authorized a nationwide strike against the national retailer over its contract for 18,000 workers.

Members of the Costco Teamsters union said they would stage a nationwide walkout if bosses at the firm failed to reach an agreement with them by January 31.