As Costco is embroiled in a controversy over its DEI policies, another battle is brewing but with 18,000 of their own employees, who may walk off the job as soon as this week.

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.

Costco workers in the U.S. are ready to strike. Here's how it might impact your local store and a look at Ohio Costco locations.

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.

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 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.

Across the nation, 18,000 Costco workers in the Teamsters union voted to authorize a strike as their contract will expire on Jan. 31.

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

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.

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