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joyannreid.bsky.social • 85 days ago

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Costco - the only company to publicly come out in support of Diversity initiatives despite pressure from the GOP and they just raised the pay for their workers. Stop shopping at Target.

Costco to raise hourly pay for most US store workers to over $30 www.reuters.com/business/ret...

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vshankins.bsky.social•85 days ago

I joined today. I applaud them for standing firm against these bullies.

marvelwitch.bsky.social•85 days ago

Imagine that, a company that treats its employees well and pays them fairly. Maybe that's why people work there for decades!

minnie30.bsky.social•84 days ago

Cosco pay increase may be needed for tax write offs for wages to offset tarriff imposed by wholesaler. $30/hr is a lot of $, even for PT ees.

USA.

landessarjes.bsky.social•85 days ago

The Costco warehouse near us pays phenomenal wages, healthcare, vacation pay, employee discounts, and more! This is what ALL employees should have from their employers! They keep these companies alive and prosperous and deserve everything they earn!

michael-bird.com•85 days ago

I’m going to continue to, but honestly shopping at Costco is bloodsport.

thejazzijen.bsky.social•85 days ago

Damn. Wish there was one close.

kissarmynashville.bsky.social•85 days ago

Love #Costco

tonyresearchs.bsky.social•85 days ago

Pay attention Target

msann2024.bsky.social•84 days ago

One of the many reasons to keep my membership. Raise a 🥂 to Costo for standing up.

dolphfan49.bsky.social•85 days ago

Cool

idras-123.bsky.social•85 days ago

Love Costco for this reason. Great Company!

horses-hounds.bsky.social•85 days ago

Not all sunshine and daisies, this was a union busting move only non union Costco workers get the raise

bluewomanvoting123.bsky.social•85 days ago

I think about all the black women who have proved so much smarter than so many voters and I just hope we can get through this.

meganne23.bsky.social•85 days ago

We have to support those who support us and marginalize those who don't

debtim.bsky.social•85 days ago

And they are being sued by 16 states for “discrimination”. Support Costco.

whattheactualkaren.bsky.social•85 days ago

Keep calling and emailing with support! I emailed corporate yesterday to tell them they have my support and business.

obregonia.bsky.social•85 days ago

I wish I lived anywhere near a Costco. I would go there all the time. I had to Google Map it and the closest one is more than 6 hours away from me. I'm jealous of people who have the option to shop at a place where they know their values are understood.

danbad23.bsky.social•85 days ago

Only way I can afford unsalted mixed nuts!

mrrellsmooth.bsky.social•85 days ago

There are only 2 Costcos in STL and neither of them are near me or where I normally go. Not really worth going out of my way. Haven't shopped at Target in a few months. Most of what I need from either store I can get at Family Dollar or the grocery store.

luvis4ever25.bsky.social•85 days ago

Go Costco!

qiitxx.bsky.social•85 days ago

And Joy is talking to black people in particular here. Don’t just shop at Costco, find out what makes Costco work. Because blacks will eventually have to have their own country within this country. Or something similar to Indian reservation.

jetishtar.bsky.social•85 days ago

They know the business is about to boom and they know they can pay their employees to do the job, handle the job, and excel! That's what it's about! They are forming a community that'll benefit everyone. I SEE you, Costco!

mamabearto2.bsky.social•85 days ago

I was fixin’ to cancel my Costco membership (over an hour drive) but specifically maintained it in support of their policies.

resistokatt.bsky.social•84 days ago

Union busting tactic to thwart strike.
Teamster member here.
Life is better Union Strong!

genarmy.bsky.social•85 days ago

This is supposed to be a bad thing?

mamaed1224.bsky.social•85 days ago

Love Costco! I will never step foot in Target again!

daddyofwolves.bsky.social•85 days ago

Woohoo! Maybe the maggots will cancel Costco and make it even better for the rest of us.

teet-mm.bsky.social•85 days ago

Wait are we referring to the MAGA crowd as maggots now? Fantastic, full speed ahead

emekafrancis.bsky.social•84 days ago

Challenge accepted

charmainela.bsky.social•85 days ago

I opened an “executive” membership to Costco just last night. If I can’t get something I’m used to, outside of Amazon or Target I’m resolved to go without & maybe save some $$$ 🤠

delovelly.bsky.social•85 days ago

They're always recommending I upgrade to executive but I haven't. I will next time I'm in the store!

groeblbubble.bsky.social•85 days ago

Been a Costco member for almost a decade but I'm gonna shop there even more now.

blaireproject67.bsky.social•84 days ago

itsmrcatlady2u.bsky.social•85 days ago

We just renewed our years long lapsed membership yesterday.

caramelyum.bsky.social•85 days ago

Go costco!❤️

alisiadg.bsky.social•85 days ago

Amen!! Decency! Excellence! Integrity! My DEI! ⭐️

kfanyo.bsky.social•85 days ago

Top of the pay scale get ~$2.50 raise. Bottom of the pay scale (Making 1/3 less) get $0.50. I wonder if the inequity sounds like an echo of the income scale all Americans are on.

I love Cosco for the initiative. I question the solution.

Because I actually read the articles and ask questions.

mariakarki.bsky.social•84 days ago

chuck4democracy.bsky.social•85 days ago

And settled with Teamsters union to grant raises for up to $32 an hour.

benfunks.bsky.social•85 days ago

they got my monthly $500 spend last night. All we bought was food and one package of undies.

lovablelu.bsky.social•85 days ago

😂 right! But it’s worth it! I feel good about supporting a company that supports ALL!

overit1971.bsky.social•85 days ago

I’ve only been giving them my business since this Broligarchy started.

aladymac.bsky.social•84 days ago

Yes, Costco!!

cheryldogmom.bsky.social•85 days ago

Also going on strike in Washington 🤷🏻‍♀️I would have thought Washington would be a state to get that raise with Boeing, Microsoft, etc raising the cost of living in the area.

nosheeptilbrooklyn.bsky.social•85 days ago

Well at least they’ll be able to afford gas and eggs while Walmart employees won’t be able to drive to their jobs and witness how much their groceries now cost.

tinkyandbigs.bsky.social•84 days ago

And their membership is exploding. Hey Joy I got kicked out of TikTok. Can you share your posts here. I miss hearing your calm voice.

gdoodle2.bsky.social•85 days ago

Gotta get me a Costco membership!

cryspell.bsky.social•85 days ago

Am buying a membership and I don’t live a Costco

chrisliotta.bsky.social•85 days ago

Thank u Costco uve earned my respect. Everyone get a membership shop & support.

twitterrefugee63.bsky.social•85 days ago

A random question to the group, I only go to Target for their toilet paper which is quite good. I don’t need or like super cushy like Charmin. How is the Costco brand TP?

delovelly.bsky.social•85 days ago

It's one of my main purchases there. I like it better than something like Charmin which I agree is too cushy.

loves2read56.bsky.social•85 days ago

The closest one is over 100 miles away so not an option for me. I have to shop Walmart/Sam’s or do without. 😕

omib.bsky.social•85 days ago

Give corporate offices a call to thank them. The person I spoke to was appreciative.

bigmike123456.bsky.social•85 days ago

THEY WILL GO BANKRUPT

judithkh1951.bsky.social•85 days ago

Thank God! I will renew my membership.

artistrandy.bsky.social•85 days ago

These other companies don't look at the fact that ignoring what the GOP is telling them to do and supporting their employees will benefit them with PR and their business.

trufflelady.bsky.social•85 days ago

It is done! Just activated my Costco visa today! We will brave the Sunday morning crowds happily! Just canceled Prime too. We are reconfiguring our lives to support good businesses and dump the bad ones.

demond218.bsky.social•85 days ago

If you get there like just before the open the crowd normally is t too bad. By the time the crowd kicks up…you’d be heading to checkout.

trufflelady.bsky.social•85 days ago

We usually go right at opening and it’s packed! It’s not terrible though. And checkout is way worse at self-checkout. I just do a lot of deep breaths and oms. 🧘

fau5tarp.bsky.social•85 days ago

And they’re switching to Coke at the Food Court.

Costco has me for life.

nosheeptilbrooklyn.bsky.social•85 days ago

Right? As an unemployed former DEI executive I am - no joke - going to apply for a job there *today.*

fau5tarp.bsky.social•85 days ago

Go get ‘em, Tiger!

lylarose.bsky.social•85 days ago

I just joined Costco last week after learning about their continued support. I called corporate yesterday and told them.

wakandangriot.bsky.social•85 days ago

There are actually lots of companies, Cisco, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Delta, Apple American Airlines, Microsoft, Salesforce, Nasdaq, Southwest Airlines and more.

carlagmail.bsky.social•84 days ago

📌

stephielynn204.bsky.social•85 days ago

Can you buy stuff online from Costco if you're a member? I would love to ditch Target and Amazon!

jessicac123.bsky.social•85 days ago

Yep! I just went in person for the first time today but I also looked at what you can get online and pretty much most nonperishable, though some items may have a delivery fee…most is free delivery over $75 but depends on your location.

chilaire.bsky.social•85 days ago

I love Costco.

Stand for something or you will fall for anything

whatishisname.bsky.social•85 days ago

Costco stock had a banner year in 2024, DEI certainly didn't hurt them.

lovablelu.bsky.social•85 days ago

Exactly!

theshamwowguy.bsky.social•85 days ago

There's simply no other place where you can deepthroat a footlong hotdog for $1.50

sdenicenewton.bsky.social•85 days ago

I bought a Costco membership yesterday and found some amazing deals afterwards!

amyfiske.bsky.social•85 days ago

Just joined this morning!

neil-1936.bsky.social•85 days ago

Good luck to Costco. They deserve lots of it. If only others would follow their example, America would return to its old glory.

emmamillie.bsky.social•84 days ago

Costco for the win!!

serenequest.bsky.social•85 days ago

Aldi is also getting rid of its DEI policies & programs.

lovablelu.bsky.social•85 days ago

What!??? Thanks for the heads up!

serenequest.bsky.social•84 days ago

You’re welcome.

https://fortune.com/2025/01/31/aldi-scrubbed-careers-website-of-all-dei-initiatives/

lovablelu.bsky.social•84 days ago

I just found an aldi near me. 🤷🏾‍♀️ won’t be shopping there!!!

chicken1369.bsky.social•85 days ago

Why are we not screaming about Musk gaining access to government computers???

lovablelu.bsky.social•85 days ago

🗣️🎯

mabelmabel52.bsky.social•85 days ago

Live Costco! Been done with Target for quite a while !

pbgv4csi.bsky.social•85 days ago

Loved Costco immediately. Dropped Sam’s Club when I learned of Costco’s employee centered business plan. They do not disappoint. Do they have government funding?

redwavemonkey.bsky.social•85 days ago

Target was a diverse company before DEI.
Target doesn’t need a DEI policy.
They hire people who can do the job and promote based on talent.

Take a walk into a Target store and see for yourself how diverse their team is

lovablelu.bsky.social•85 days ago

Don’t know if I believe that.

redwavemonkey.bsky.social•84 days ago

If you don’t know if you believe that, who would know if you believe that?

communitycafe.bsky.social•85 days ago

🤍

kmg8.bsky.social•85 days ago

We love Costco!!!

indlyn.bsky.social•85 days ago

Yep!!!

maggiealmalee.bsky.social•85 days ago

This is for non-union stores. Have the made a deal with their union employees?

lisabr2.bsky.social•85 days ago

I’ll be switching my membership to Costco.

benjialess.bsky.social•85 days ago

USAID. Gov IS OFFICIALLY OFF

dino4775.bsky.social•85 days ago

I have a Sam’s membership card, but due to their DEI rollback, I will be joining Costco’s club today. It really hurts to see so much gaslighting and no loud pushback from our Democratic leaders. I will everything that I can do to push back individually. I’m
Open to any suggestions.

charmainela.bsky.social•85 days ago

The left is busy in court with lawsuits and I’m grateful for their efforts.

ctfrannie.bsky.social•85 days ago

I have and continue to cut off all large box doors, and any corporation that supports the vacancy sitting in the White House I pledge, however, to constantly shop at Costco because of their actions and decisions, a true American democracy store

maureensmith.bsky.social•85 days ago

Awesome news!!!

saneplanet.bsky.social•85 days ago

From a SCHOLAR on Fascism
https://bsky.app/profile/ruthbenghiat.bsky.social/post/3lh5jw4dxts2d

sarasaur.bsky.social•85 days ago

And they’re getting sued for it. I know a company continuing DEI. Won’t send an email to employees. Afraid of lawsuit.

Not going to out them, but they are crucial to public safety… Idk what would happen if they were strained by a lawsuit.

rsspbxx.bsky.social•84 days ago

👍

ravenna321.bsky.social•85 days ago

This is great and I hope it translates into increased revenue for Costco. Half the country is a formidable force, we need to flex that muscle, aggressively promote companies that do the right thing to show them it matters. The opposite of boycotts, a positive action amid this storm of negativity.

lovablelu.bsky.social•85 days ago

My sentiments exactly!

dreajeff.bsky.social•84 days ago

Well done

teacherbeat.bsky.social•85 days ago

My family and I are headed to Costco tomorrow. We head to Costco almost every weekend. At this point it’s the only place that we know that we can count on. But I gotta tell you it’s a fierce competition for a parking space over there.

ipjff.bsky.social•85 days ago

Target is not one of my go-to stores to begin with. Definitely will not be entering those doors any time soon.

liar-in-chief.bsky.social•85 days ago

whodoyouboohootoo.bsky.social•84 days ago

🙌✌️🩷🩷🩷

ottawatts.bsky.social•85 days ago

Today is the day

romaa13.bsky.social•85 days ago

One can always buy gas from them if they don’t want to buy in bulk. They do have other things that are not food related.

mary1kathy.bsky.social•85 days ago

Just cancelled my Target card. When I told them why they informed me I wouldn’t be allowed to open another account. I scoffed at the idiot and asked him why the fuck he thought I’d ever want to do business with them again!!!

jessicac123.bsky.social•85 days ago

Geez, I’m going to do this too.

natashafionalawson.bsky.social•85 days ago

In other words, the Target guy told you only white nationalists are wanted anyway.

Good to know.

gdoodle2.bsky.social•85 days ago

🙏👏👏👏👏🌈💕

thebeallcurve.bsky.social•85 days ago

Get a recording of that

mary1kathy.bsky.social•85 days ago

I wish I had done so, I was so angry at the time it was all I could do not to tell them to go self fornicate!! 😤

thebeallcurve.bsky.social•85 days ago

You can gloat when it hits the news and the stock starts to waffle.

thebeallcurve.bsky.social•85 days ago

Liars. They’ll always take your money. Probably a new script released by Corporate in an attempt not to have nasty numbers in the press. Also not lawful and possibly illegal depending on your state. Commerce clause

stuckinok.bsky.social•85 days ago

👏🏼🙌🏼💪🏼 yes 💯

mequashie.bsky.social•85 days ago

Don't forget to mention that workers were preparing to strike for higher wages! Seems like Costco not only embraces DEI but also seriously engages workers' representatives at the negotiating table 🙌

(Closed my 23-year-old Target account last week ✊️)

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