As Costco finds itself embroiled in a public battle over its controversial DEI policies, a much larger fight is looming with 18,000 store employees set to head to the picket lines if the grocery chain can’t agree to a new contract by Friday.

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.

Costco Teamsters members voted to authorize a strike if negotiations on a new contract don't result in a new deal by Jan. 31.

Costco Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike. The vote, passed with 85% of voters in favor, acts as a push from union members for a fair contract offer as the Costco Teamsters National Master Agreement is set to expire on Jan. 31.

Thousand of Costco Teamsters across the U.S. are preparing to strike by the end of the month if the company does not present a "fair contract offer," the union says.

More than 18,000 Costco workers will be walking picket lines in less than two weeks if a labor dispute over wages and benefits is not resolved, according to the Teamsters union. Members voted by an 85% margin to authorize a strike when their current contract expires on Jan. 31, the union announced on Sunday.

Workers at America's largest wholesale retailer may soon go on strike as the corporation has seen profits skyrocket in recent years, union officials said. Costco workers nationwide voted by an overwhelming 85 percent margin to authorize a strike,

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

Costco Teamsters authorized a nationwide strike against the national retailer over its contract for 18,000 workers.

The union, which represents more than 18,000 workers at Costco, said 85% of its members voted to authorize a strike.