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jn2375

(910 posts) Thu Nov 29, 2012, 07:29 PM Nov 2012

Cancelled my Sams Club membership and opened one with Costcos in support of their unionized workers [View all]

Walmart is part of Sams Club and since Costco has unionized workers and pays them well with benefits I feel it's time I started doing my part and start shopping with them to show my support. Only wish I had done this earlier.

Someone questioned if their unionized ...here's a link to the Teamsters saying some are http://www.teamster.org/content/costco-workers-stand-together

They may not all be unionized but at least they pay their workers well with benefits and treat their workers fairly.

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Cancelled my Sams Club membership and opened one with Costcos in support of their unionized workers [View all] jn2375 Nov 2012 OP

Costco has better products too Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2012 #1

I don't think costco is unionized otherone Nov 2012 #2

Most Costco employees are not union members. The union members Costo does have PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #9

Costco stores in the Bay Area... all unionized and have been for quite a while. demosincebirth Nov 2012 #24

Costco is unionized twice. Workers & shipping (Teamsters). Also, JaneyVee Nov 2012 #10

thanks for clarifying that's what I'm seeing jn2375 Nov 2012 #11

Thanks for the details. Will pass this on to others. America doesn't need WalMart's business model. freshwest Nov 2012 #16

That is the proper amount of compensation for the CEO. Sadiedog Nov 2012 #18

You'll *love* Costco, for workers rights and if you're like me, to ogle the cheese selection. myrna minx Nov 2012 #3

I'll have to check it out thanks for the tip jn2375 Nov 2012 #13

Ooh and the substantial free treats! cilla4progress Nov 2012 #27

Costco workers average $17 an hour Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #4

this payrate goes up evertyime I see it posted lol nt msongs Nov 2012 #6

I got it from tonight's Rev. Al show Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #15

I think it is correct. About two years ago when I was in Costco I asked two of the sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #26

You'll never regret your choice. 99Forever Nov 2012 #5

Some are - most aren't WinniSkipper Nov 2012 #7

I drive 90 miles roundtrip at least once a month to go to Costco, though Sam's is walking distance.. hlthe2b Nov 2012 #8

Costco rocks. Yeah too bad you didn't do it a long time ago. lonestarnot Nov 2012 #12

you'll be glad you did! renate Nov 2012 #14

Costco proves that what unions stand for.. a living wage.. returns real dividends ... union or not. libdem4life Nov 2012 #17

Before the local Costco opened, I had signed up csziggy Nov 2012 #19

you'll be so pleased with the change, the difference in quality of the two store's products is NMDemDist2 Nov 2012 #20

Congrats! glinda Nov 2012 #21

Thank You trublu992 Nov 2012 #22

Their Kirkland brand is pretty good too. nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #23

I love the microwaved bacon they have.... chillfactor Nov 2012 #28

Why would you have membership at Sams Club in the first place if Costco is in your area? demosincebirth Nov 2012 #25

We did the same a few years ago! karmaqueen Nov 2012 #29

I wish everyone would make the switch, I personally won't set foot inside a sam's or a walmart putitinD Nov 2012 #30

Thank you for doing that!!! TeamsterDem Nov 2012 #31

K&R Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #32