Union campaigns to help Zellers workers

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union said former Zellers employees must re-apply for the same job at Target — but at starting pay. They've launched a website to create awareness about and support for the issue.

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UFCW says its efforts will help staff at Thunder Bay store facing Target takeover

The union representing workers at several Zellers stores is campaigning against Target's hiring policy.

Target is converting more than 100 Zellers locations in Canada, including the Intercity Mall in Thunder Bay.

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union said employees must re-apply for the same job — but at starting pay.

Spokesperson Kevin Shimmin said he hopes enough pressure will change Target's mind.

“The first step is trying to get enough community support in Thunder Bay and to demand that it does the right thing,” Shimmin said.

No Thunder Bay stores are represented by UFCW, however the union said its campaign will help all workers. All workers, it said — regardless of whether they belong to the UFCW or not — are being told to apply at entry-level pay rates.

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