<Li> Craftsman - Tools </Li> <P> Sears has struggled with employee relations . One notable example was the shift in 1992 from an hourly wage based on longevity to a base wage (usually between US $3.50 and US $6 per hour) and commissions ranging from 0.5% to 11% . Sears claimed the new base wage, often constituting a substantial (up to 40%) cut in pay, was done "to be successful in this highly competitive environment". </P> <P> In early October 2007, Sears cut commission rates for employees in select departments to anywhere from 0.5% to 4% but equalized the base wage across all Home Improvement and Electronics departments . In 2011, commission rates on non-base items were cut by 2% in the electronics department . In late 2009, the commission on sales of "base items" from the electronic department was cut to 1% . As of 2017, appliances is the only remaining department where compensation is based entirely on commission . Other departments give a base pay plus commission . In many stores, jewelry department associates receive a low base salary with 1% commission on their sales . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Letterhead logo 1907 </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Logo 1963--84 </P> </Li> <Li> <P> 1984--94 </P> </Li> <Li> <P> 1994--2004 (still used in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and some US locations) </P> </Li> <Li> <P> 2004--10 (2004--16 in Canada) </P> </Li> </Ul>

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