Nearly 350 workers at the Richmond location of IKEA have been locked out by management since May 13. These workers, members of Teamsters Local 213, are being asked to accept a two-tiered wage structure, along with substantial pay cuts. The BC Federation of Labour is organizing a rally to support them
IKEA is owned by one of the 100 wealthiest families in the world and is a hugely profitable company. There is no reason for them to insist on concessions and pay cuts for their workers.