Costco Teamsters vote to authorize US-wide strike with contract almost up, union says
1. Teamsters union members at Costco voted 85% in favor of a strike. 2. Negotiations for a new contract are ongoing, deadline is January 31. 3. The union claims Costco has failed to bargain constructively. 4. A nationwide strike could impact Costco's operations and sales. 5. Negotiations begin on January 20, heightening urgency for resolution.