‘Give a Fair Contract or Else’: 18,000 Costco Workers Prepare to Strike Over Pay and Conditions

‘Give a Fair Contract or Else’: 18,000 Costco Workers Prepare to Strike Over Pay and Conditions

More than 18,000 Costco workers are preparing to strike unless the company agrees to a contract that reflects its record-breaking profits by 31 January. The Teamsters union, which represents the employees, has accused Costco of rejecting nearly all of its proposals, calling the retailer’s stance ‘aggressive’ and ‘anti-union’. The potential strike could disrupt operations across … Read more

Teacher Of 11 Years Quits Job To Join Costco: ‘Now I’m Paid Fairly And Have Great Benefits’

Teacher Of 11 Years Quits Job To Join Costco: ‘Now I’m Paid Fairly And Have Great Benefits’

Janelle Schuurman, an elementary school teacher in Michigan for 11 years, has left her post to join Costco, one of the world’s largest retail brands, citing unfair pay and mediocre benefits. In her own words, “I dreamt of being a teacher since the time I was in kindergarten. I remember thinking, ‘I’ll just stay here … Read more