In a landmark victory, Costco workers in Norfolk, Va., overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 822 on Dec. 20, challenging the company’s reputation as a worker-friendly employer.
Costco loves to play the “good employer” in public, and there was a time when this was true. But in the months and years following the pandemic – when buying in bulk became bigger than ever – times have changed. The wholesaler has altered course and put its bottom line over the welfare of its workers.
Only by becoming Teamsters can workers truly protect themselves at Costco. In 2022, Costco Teamsters took a stand to prevent any potential backsliding and negotiated a first-ever national contract.
As the current contract nears its expiration, workers are rallying to negotiate the strongest possible contract for 2025. That’s why we need all workers at Costco to get on board and join the fight.
For years, Teamsters have set the standard for every worker at Costco. The wages and benefits negotiated by Costco Teamsters pave the way for American workers nationwide.
Imagine how much more we could gain if we all joined the contract fight?
This is our year to make sure Costco lives up to its worker-friendly reputation. Join us. Be a Costco Teamster.