Thousands of Costco workers could go on strike starting Saturday

Thousands of Costco workers could go on strike starting Saturday

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A large majority of 18,000 union members have voted to authorize a strike at 56 Costco locations if a new agreement is not reached. The union accuses Costco of not bargaining constructively or offering a fair contract despite the company's high profits. Practice pickets have already been held in California and Washington, and the strike could begin as early as tomorrow if negotiations fail.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the majority of the 18,000 union members decide on if a new agreement isn't reached?

To negotiate individually with Costco

To seek legal action against Costco

To authorize a strike at 56 Costco locations

To continue working without a contract

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the union's main criticism of Costco in their statement?

Costco is closing stores in certain locations

Costco is not bargaining constructively or presenting a fair contract

Costco is not offering discounts to union members

Costco is not hiring enough employees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have union members already done in preparation for a potential strike?

Held practice pickets in California and Washington

Filed a lawsuit against Costco

Started a social media campaign

Organized a fundraising event

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where have the union members held practice pickets?

New York and Texas

California and Washington

Florida and Nevada

Illinois and Ohio

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When could the union strike potentially begin?

In two weeks

Next week

Next month

As soon as tomorrow