Teamsters union members, representing over 18,000 Costco workers across the United States, voted by an 85% margin to authorize a nationwide strike. This decision followed an impasse in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, with the current contract set to expire on January 31.
The union stated that the strike authorization was a direct response to what it described as the company's failure to present a fair contract offer. This vote signals a serious potential for labor disruptions across Costco's U.S. operations, impacting its ability to maintain normal business activities.
A potential strike poses significant risks to Costco's operational efficiency, supply chain, and customer service, which could lead to financial losses and damage to its reputation. The company faces pressure to reach an agreement to avert a walkout by its unionized workforce.
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