Costco’s unionized workers overwhelmingly voted Jan. 19 to authorize a strike unless the company can reach a new contract before the current one expires Jan. 31. Eighty-five percent of The Teamsters union,

Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Investors were expected to vote on the recommendation during the company’s annual meeting Thursday.