Local 213 of the IBEW has approximately 5000 members in British Columbia and Greater Vancouver. It is our mission to ensure a higher standard of living, fairness and dignity in the workplace, and the ability to participate in a democratic union. IBEW 213 understands these things require economic success. Accordingly, IBEW 213 works with its members and signatory employers to establish relationships that promote efficiency, excellence, and growth.
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Local 213 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 4220 Norland Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3X2 Phone: 604-571-6500 / Fax: 604-294-1538 E-mail: ibew213@ibew213.org
SEARS CANADA LOCKOUT INFORMATION UPDATE

Sears Holdings Corporation has 3800 retail stores and over $50 billion in annual revenues in Canada and the U.S. On October 1, 2007, Sears Canada locked out 70 appliance repair technicians in Metro Vancouver, Canada. Sears said the technicians could return to work under imposed terms that do not include any scheduled wage increases for four years, allow Sears to schedule split workweeks without two consecutive days off, eliminate certain overtime premiums, and remove a pre-existing paid holiday. Sears also said the technicians returning to work would not pay union dues. Almost four months later, the lockout continues. The locked-out technicians are asking North American workers to boycott Sears stores in order to get Sears back to bargaining.
Please help by telling Sears you support the locked-out technicians and by forwarding this e-mail to persons you think will be interested in helping. Go to the LabourStart Link by clicking here.
Please click here to view the recent information leaflet.
Letters to show your disapproval can also be sent to the following address:
Sears Canada Inc.
National Customer Service Centre
c/o President's Office,
500 College Street East
Belleville, Ontario K8N 5L3
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