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9. Probably has to do with the new CEO

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 12:42 PM

Jan 20

Became CEO in January 2024. I've heard he's a hardline type. Have noticed several changes at my local store that scream "micromanaging a-hole", e.g. making shoppers take everything out of their carts and put it on the conveyor belt to deter shoplifting (fine, but if I have a few large items spaced out in my cart so nothing is hiding below, it's absurd to make me take it all out although degree of enforcement varies from clerk to clerk). They're also training shoppers to use automated card scanners upon entering the store, instead of employees to check membership cards.

https://investor.costco.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=f0450829-b19b-4fc4-ac2e-a32ad9dc9234]b

Ron Vachris President, CEO and Director

Ron M. Vachris has been a director of the Company since February 2022, and Chief Executive Officer and President since January 2024. Mr. Vachris previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2022 to January 2024. He served as Executive Vice President of Merchandising from June 2016 to January 2022, as Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development from August 2015 to June 2016, and Senior Vice President, General Manager of the Northwest Region, from 2010 to July 2015. He spent the previous 28 years in various management positions in warehouse operations. Mr. Vachris’s qualifications to serve on the Board include his extensive knowledge of the Company’s business developed over the course of his long career with the Company, particularly in the areas of operations and merchandising.

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Costco's unionized workers vote to authorize nationwide strike [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 20 OP

Didn't see that coming, I always thought Costco was more than fair, especially compared to Walmart and BJs. dem4decades Jan 20 #1

Of all the places they could have chosen... Joinfortmill Jan 20 #2

Yes but they are not striking against 303squadron Jan 20 #4

It isn't always about Trump Jose Garcia Jan 20 #8

I know that. Their timing sucks. Joinfortmill Jan 20 #10

That's not your call. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 20 #16

I didn't do that. I gave an opinion. Joinfortmill Jan 20 #20

An uninformed opinion. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 20 #23

You assume a lot. Joinfortmill Jan 20 #25

As do you. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 20 #26

The contract expired. What should they do, sign a MOU extention until you think the timing is right? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 20 #18

Do you work there? ForgoTheConsequence Jan 20 #17

Of course it isn't. I never implied it was. Joinfortmill Jan 20 #21

this is surprising, given Costco's reputation as a good employer. CurtEastPoint Jan 20 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Tbear Jan 20 #5

My only observation --- now I don't work there. But I feel sorry for the guys pushing 20 or 25 carts across the parking 3Hotdogs Jan 20 #6

I was in Costco last week and overhead one worker ask another if they voted for the strike. kimbutgar Jan 20 #7

Probably has to do with the new CEO not fooled Jan 20 #9

The employees at the door check your face against the photo nilram Jan 20 #15

Amazon ... Costco .... But NEVER Walmart. Hmmmmm live love laugh Jan 20 #11

Walmart has no Union and Amazon only has the one (in NYC) BumRushDaShow Jan 20 #12

I know. How does Walmart fend off unionization? You never hear about labor protests. live love laugh Jan 20 #13

I remember when SEIU tried BumRushDaShow Jan 20 #14

They're very good at union busting. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 20 #19

I'm pro union, folks, but I honestly don't get why the Teamsters chose a decent company to strike against Joinfortmill Jan 20 #22

The members chose. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 20 #24

Again, you assume things about me that are not true. Joinfortmill Jan 20 #28

Shocked and surprised. Always heard this is one of the best employers to work for. marble falls Jan 20 #27

Record profits. The union's contract is up. Company not sharing proiits with workers... brush Jan 20 #30

Never shopped there Rebl2 Jan 20 #29