As Costco is embroiled in a controversy over its DEI policies, another battle is brewing with 18,000 of their own employees, who may walk off the job as soon as this week.

Despite Costco claims it has a stable “cared-for employee base,” over 18,000 employees disagree. Costco Teamsters have voted to strike on Jan. 31.

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,