Costco, Teamsters avoid strike as tentative agreement reached

Thousands of workers were ready to strike over the weekend, demanding better wages, benefits, and protections against surveillance. The Teamsters union, representing 18,000 workers or 8% of Costco's US employees, led the charge. The strike would have impacted 56 stores across six states, marking the largest strike at an American retail chain and the first ever at Costco.

What event were thousands of workers prepared for over the weekend?

• A strike

• A company picnic

• A holiday celebration

• A training session

Which of the following was NOT a demand made by the union?

• Safeguards against surveillance

• Paid family leave

• Free gym memberships

• Wage increases

Approximately how many workers does the Teamsters union represent at Costco?

• 25,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 18,000

What percentage of Costco's US employees are represented by the Teamsters union?

• 5%

• 8%

• 10%

• 12%

How many stores would have been affected by the strike?

• 25

• 70

• 40

• 56