The Teamsters union released the results of the strike vote on Sunday evening.

Summary

Over 18,000 Costco workers represented by the Teamsters union voted to authorize a nationwide strike, with 85% supporting the move.

The union demands “fair wages and benefits” after Costco reported $254 billion in annual revenue and $7.4 billion in profits, a 135% increase since 2018.

Teamsters set a January 31 deadline for a new contract, warning of a strike if demands are unmet.

Workers held practice pickets across the U.S., emphasizing their role in Costco’s success and urging the company to negotiate an “industry-leading agreement.”

  • Zetta@mander.xyz
    34·
    2 days ago

    They absolutely are compared to the American average, but I’m not sure if they are great amongst other 1st world nations

    • Squizzy@lemmy.world
      7·
      2 days ago

      I have never come across someone working for an american company in America that is on better benefits. Sure they have great sounding things and sometimes huge wages, at a high level the US pays more. But I speak to people who work 10 extra hours a week so the can take five days altogether in the summer. I have to take a two week block during the summer and I then have 3 wreks to play with after that