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Company information:
Costco
Victorville, California
United States
Phone: 760-241-8686
www.costco.com

I am 54 year old black man who was hired as a seasonal temp for Costco. I loved my job and received excellent evaluations. I was told during orientation that the ones that worked very hard would be rehired as permanent employees. My wife a federal officer who shops frequently in Costco was appalled by the conversation I had with an employee that stated that they are hiring only caucasion back. My wife and I who are church going people refused to believe this, until several months went by I saw several employees who are caucasion and young. Two of them banged in several times and were late a couple of times. I was always punctual and never missed a day. I was constantly called to come in early or come in on my day off. I was told by several employees that I was definitely coming back. I spoke with the manager today and he told me that they did not hire anyone back. This is a straight out lie. I Have been there numerous times only to see several of the temps who are now back working at Costco. The same ones who came after me and just happen to be all caucasion. There were approximately 8 African americans that were hired as temp to include myself and not one was hired back permanently. I am not bitter but I am appalled that this is going on with Costco. One manager said that know one knows why I haven't been hired. Another said off the record they are saying it could be your color. In society today this is unacceptable. I really worked hard and my evaluations speak for themselves.