“We are surprised and disappointed that a company like Costco, that claims worker-friendly
values, has irresponsibly decided to leave our local construction workforce in the dust.”
On September 6th , 2023 delegates and leadership of the Affiliated trades listed here:
Plumbers, Steamfitters and HVAC L.U. 434
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers L.U. 14
International Union of Elevator Constructors L.U. 9
Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons L.U. 599
Painters, Drywall Finishers and Glazers D.C. 82Sprinkler Fitters L.U. 669
Roofers L.U. 96Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers of WI
launched an informational campaign surrounding Costco’s decision to hire out-of-state contractors to build their Eau Claire store.
“We are surprised and disappointed that a company like Costco, that claims worker-friendly values, has irresponsibly decided to leave our local construction workforce in the dust. Costco’s misplaced priorities and misdirected actions will result in a negative economic impact on our local economy, damage the relationship they have with our community, and frankly let us down. We encourage members of the community to think twice about where they spend their money, because Costco obviously did not”
The Affiliated trades will be informing the public at the Black Avenue construction site where the store is currently being built on September 8 th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
