It signals delay, disruption, and a potential labor dispute.” “By refusing to show up for bargaining, the company acts like they’re above us,” said Tony Gonzales, a 42-year Costco employee ...

The Teamsters union said on Wednesday that it has filed multiple unfair labour practice charges against Costco (NASDAQ:COST) for violating federal labor law and the national master agreement.

“Absence of sufficient pay guarantees high employee turnover,” Ton said ... far more than the average $17 an hour paid by other retailers, according to data from Costco and the Bureau of Labor ...

“A company that claims to be ‘worker-friendly’ does not trample on federal labor law or contract rights to intimidate workers. Costco’s executives are showing their true colors ...

“For us, even a one- or two-yen rise in raw materials costs is tough, so to increase hourly pay ... labor market. After three months, wages would be at 1,050 yen, versus 970 yen pre-Costco.