Looking in the mirror.

It’s the “pot calling the kettle black” when one of the world’s largest labour unions accuses Costco of unethical conduct. Using force to pressure business owners to “bend the knee” in immoral.

Teamsters Accuse Costco of Rejecting 98 Percent of Contract Demands

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/business/teamsters-accuse-costco-of-rejecting-98-percent-of-contract-demands-5775978?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

“By dismissing approximately 98 percent of the proposed provisions, the wholesale giant has signalled a troubling unwillingness to bargain in good faith and is taking an aggressive anti-union stance,” the union said.

BING Copilot offered me the following information.

Yes, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters issues an annual financial report. This report includes detailed financial statements and is typically filed as Form 990 with the IRS, which is a requirement for tax-exempt organizations. The report provides insights into their revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities.

Sources of revenue.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters primarily generates revenue from the following sources:

1. Membership Dues: The largest portion of their income comes from dues paid by their members.

2. Investment Income: Earnings from investments in stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.

3. Fees and Assessments: Additional fees for specific services or assessments for special projects.

4. Grants and Donations: Contributions from individuals, organizations, and other unions.

5. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from educational programs and training sessions offered to members.

These sources help fund their operations, including member services, organizing efforts, and advocacy work.

Government Subsidies

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has received significant government subsidies, particularly in recent years. For example, in 2022, the U.S. government directed $36 billion to the Central States Pension Fund, which is largely associated with the Teamsters. This was part of the American Rescue Plan aimed at preventing the insolvency of the pension fund.

Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, various stimulus packages provided funding to industries employing many Teamsters members, such as the airline and transportation sectors.

Corporate Size.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has approximately 1.3 million members. making it one of the largest labor unions in the world. The union represents a diverse group of workers across various industries in both the United States and Canada.

Regarding employees, the Teamsters have a significant number of staff working at their local unions, joint councils, and the international headquarters. This includes labor lawyers, business agents, organizers, and administrative staff.

Economic Sectors

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents workers across a wide range of industries, including:

1. Transportation: Trucking, rail, airline, and public transit.

2. Warehouse and Distribution: Workers in warehousing, distribution centres, and logistics.

3. Public Sector: Municipal, county, and state employees, including law enforcement and public works.

4. Healthcare: Nurses, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals.

5. Construction: Skilled trades, maintenance workers, and building services.

6. Food Processing and Delivery: Workers in food production, processing, and delivery services.

7. Package Delivery: Employees of major delivery companies like UPS.

These diverse sectors highlight the union's broad reach and its role in advocating for workers' rights across various fields¹.

Sources: Conversations with Copilot, 2024-12-14

CONCLUSIONS.

Costco “… signalled a troubling unwillingness to bargain in good faith and is taking an aggressive anti-union stance,” the union said” ????

“The pot calling the kettle black” is an appropriate idiom to apply when comparing these two massive corporate entities and identifying how they are so un-alike.

Consider the differences between Costco and the Teamsters union.

Costco serves tens of millions of Americans and Canadians by offering desirable products at competitive prices and on a convenient basis. Costco also employs thousands of citizens and provides business opportunities for countless suppliers. Every participant engages with Costco on a voluntary basis.

Teamsters serves 1.3 million members exclusively. Their corporate and institutional “clients” employ staff under the non-negotiable term of union membership contracts. The union leaders have the immoral power (under government authorization) to shut down Costco’s operations for failing to meet their “bargaining” terms which amount to something akin to blackmail. .

Have you ever heard such a load of one-sided BS from the spokesperson of an immoral organization like the International Brotherhood of Teamsters?

What’s worse is that they also offer college scholarships to make them look like “good guys” while ensuring that those student recipients will be subjected to its Marxist propaganda.

Is it any wonder that American and Canadian societies have become increasingly socialist in lockstep with the growth of unions as they gained in wealth, power and influence over recent decades?