Unifor challenges Hudson’s Bay Company over commission cuts during liquidation

“We’re talking about workers who’ve spent years working for this company, and now they’re being denied income they’ve rightfully earned and are entitled to,” said Lana Payne, Unifor national president. HBC started its full liquidation in March. That came after the company went through Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) proceedings following an initial order for…

Unifor accuses Hudson’s Bay of unfair wage cuts amid liquidation

Canadian private sector union Unifor has levelled accusations against Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) for cutting commission-based pay for its workers without prior agreement during the company’s liquidation period. The union asserts this action breaches existing collective agreements and results in a drop in income for employees facing imminent layoffs. As per notification received by the…