Costco Wholesale Corp. is raising pay for most of its hourly US workers to more than $30 an hour amid contract talks with unionized employees.
Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, the Republican officials instructed Costco to let them know within 30 days whether it would get rid of its DEI policies or explain why not. Costco did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Costco rejected a bid to have their DEI policies investigated for risk Friday, but conservative activists say the fight is just beginning.
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Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands
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Walmart-owned Sam's Club saw a huge jump in this year's customer satisfaction rankings, while Costco's score slipped slightly.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in a letter signed by 18 other Republican attorneys general, called on Costco to end its support for DEI.