At practice pickets in Sumner, workers held red, white and blue signs with the words “Strike Ready! A taste of what’s to come!” and “Just sampling.”

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 31.

Teamsters said its members voted in favor of a strike as they entered a final round of talks to reach a new contract ahead of a Jan. 31 deadline.

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The Costco Teamsters National Master Agreement, which covers more than 18,000 workers nationwide, expires on January 31.

Thousands of Costco workers could strike by February after negotiations for an updated bargaining contract continue to strain.

Teamsters for Costco Wholesale voted to authorize a strike ahead of an agreement ending on Jan. 31, the union group announced.

Teamsters union members working at Costco Wholesale locations across the country voted to authorize a strike on Sunday, with more than 85% of members in favor of hitting the picket lines. The union represents more than 18,000 Costco employees nationally.

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