Hudson’s Bay backtracks on cutting workers’ commission pay, but still won’t offer severance [Video]

Hudson’s Bay Co. has backtracked on its decision last month to cut commission pay earned by hundreds of cosmeticians and fragrance advisers during liquidation sales, CBC News has learned. 

The retailer’s sudden change of heart follows a grievance filed by its union, Unifor, which represents dozens of the workers, and CBC News coverage.

CBC reported two weeks ago that several cosmeticians and fragrance advisers (also knows as beauty advisers) said they were distraught over the loss of commission pay, as it would significantly reduce their take-home pay.

“It wasn’t a good look for them to treat employees that way,” said a beauty adviser in B.C., in response to Hudson’s Bay backtracking. 

“I’m just so grateful that I’m getting the commission back,” said the person, adding that it provides at least an extra $10 an hour on top of base pay — which is just above minimum wage. 

“We’re ecstatic that we’re going to …