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Teamsters Union Threatens Costco Strike as Contract Talks Stall

Teamsters Union Threatens Costco Strike as Contract Talks Stall
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  • Teamsters union authorizes potential Costco strike over contract issues.
  • Strike could affect 56 Costco locations across five states.
  • 85% of union members voted in favor of the strike action.
  • Main issues include wages, benefits, and seniority pay disagreements.
  • Costco found union proposals unacceptable during negotiations.
  • Teamsters represent 8% of Costco's 219,000 workforce.
  • Teamsters previously struck Amazon over similar contract disputes.
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