Members of the Teamsters union have authorized a strike against Costco on February 1 unless they reach a deal with the warehouse retailer before the current contract expires on January 31.

The Teamsters union said more than 18,000 Costo workers are set to strike: “The vote is a direct result of the company’s continued failure to bargain constructively and refusal to present a

Members of the Teamsters union have authorized a strike against Costco on Feb. 1 unless they reach a deal with the warehouse retailer before the current contract expires on Jan. 31.