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Costco, Teamsters Avoid Strike With Tentative Agreement

Teamsters said the Costco agreement will need to be approved by members.

Inc. - 7h

Costco, Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement and avoid strike

Details of the agreement between Costco and the Teamsters union weren't immediately available.

CBS News - 9h

Costco to Raise Hourly Pay for Most U.S. Store Workers to Over $30

The wage bump comes just ahead of a Jan. 31 strike deadline that the wholesaler club’s 18,000 unionized employees approved earlier in January.

Inc. - 1d

Costco and Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement, avoid strike

Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike, the union said Saturday.

NBC News - 8h

Costco clerks will soon make up to nearly $32 an hour

Costco says its new wage hike offers hundreds of thousands of workers pay and benefits that "far outpace others in the retail industry."

CBS News - 1d

From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they’ll stick with DEI

While several major companies are eliminating or scaling back diversity programs under pressure and amid a push to exorcise them from the federal government, some say they’re standing firm in the ...

NBC News - 3d

Costco DEI Commitment Draws Warning From Conservative State Attorneys General

In the wake of Trump’s anti-DEI policies, companies such as Target and McDonald’s have already pulled away from their previous commitments. Not Costco, which is now in the legal crosshairs.

Inc. - 3d

Republican attorneys general call out Costco for maintaining DEI

Costco shareholders days ago rejected anti-DEI proposal. The retailer says DEI is good for business.

CBS News - 4d

Republican-led states call on Costco to drop DEI

A group of Republican attorneys general are demanding Costco end all of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies as a plethora of other retailers drop their programs. In a letter to the ...

The Hill - 4d

You can get anything at Costco, including DEI

Costco shareholders voted to reject pressure from the Trump administration to reconsider or abandon their DEI policies. Let's affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to America ...

The Hill - 4d

9 Costco foods a Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert always buys

Nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka grew up in Japan, where some of the world's longest-living people live. She shares her favorite healthy Costco items that she trusts and "can't ...

CNBC - 5d

After 12 Years, Costco Is Making a Bittersweet Change. It’s the Beginning of a New Era

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirmed the company would bring back Coke products this year.

Inc. - 5d

Costco swapping out Pepsi products at food courts, CEO confirms

Don't worry, the $1.50 hot dog is safe.

The Hill - 6d

Costco shareholders reject an anti-DEI measure from a conservative group

Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands

CBS News - Jan. 24

Costco’s board rejects anti-DEI motion, defends ‘respect and inclusion’

Costco’s board of directors rejected anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, noting the company will defend “respect and inclusion” as efforts are underway nationwide to strike the ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Costco Defends Its Diversity Policies as Other Companies Scale Back

The membership club chain may face a shareholder challenge to its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as a conservative think tank readies for another fight.

Inc. - Jan. 23

As D.E.I. Programs Come Under Attack, Companies Like Costco and Microsoft Forge Ahead

As racial and gender equity programs come under attack, many companies have scaled back. But Costco, Microsoft and others have forged ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Costco union representing 18,000 workers authorizes nationwide strike

The union said 85% of its members approved a work stoppage.

CNBC - Jan. 20

Costco workers ready to strike on Feb. 1, Teamsters say

Costco Teamsters voted to authorize nationwide walkout by more than 18,000 workers over wages and benefits.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Teamsters authorize Costco strike ahead of Jan. 31 contract lapse

Teamsters working for wholesale giant Costco voted to authorize a strike ahead of a Jan. 31 contract expiration, the labor group said in a statement. The contract covers more than 18,000 Costco ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Over 18,000 Costco employees voted to approve nationwide strike

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

ABC News - Jan. 20

Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI

The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Costco’s holiday-season sales jump was not just about food, analyst says

Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-over-year sales gain through the final stretch of the holiday-shopping season, marked by a big jump in online sales.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

2024 Tried to Kill DEI. Could Costco Launch a Revival in 2025?

Conservative activists have successfully convinced companies such as McDonald’s and Walmart to shut down their DEI programs. Costco said no.

Inc. - Jan. 7

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