HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — A utility company’s shipment of compact fluorescent light bulbs to its 220,000 Maryland customers caused headaches for small-town postal workers who had to deal with thousands of unexpected packages during the peak holiday season.
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MyNorthwest.com How Post Office Banking Could Help the Unbanked Without CongressNext CityThis legislation would empower your local post office to provide both checking and savings accounts, offer small-dollar loans and prepaid “postal cards,” distribute money transfers worldwide, and sell other yet-to-be-defined features “as the Postal …Far From a Loser, Post Office is a Money-Making OperationWHAV…
Post office lays off 600Independent Online, South Africa –4 hours agoThe SA Post Office (SAPO) says it has let go 600 contract workers, following its regular monthly review of branch staff requirements. … More: continued here
Even money-losing rural post offices must stay open, Merkley saysStatesman JournalMail handler Dave Jones works on the loading docks Wednesday at the US Postal Service facility on 25th Street SE in Salem. Mail processing operations soon might be moved to Portland. / DANIELLE PETERSON / Statesman Journal Idanha's post office is one … More: continued…
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) – Along with many other businesses, the U.S. Postal Service is cutting down on employees during the holidays, but the post office says not to worry. More: continued here
Manx Radio Post Office to reveal strike back-up plansEnergy FMThe Isle of Man Post Office is due to publish its back-up plan, after the Communication Workers Union confirmed a date for strike action. CWU workers will strike next Tuesday in protest to a pay freeze. The Post Office has condemned the decision, …Post Office workers…
Post office drops pick up serviceBrown County Democrat, IN –5 hours agoSeveral years ago, the Nashville Post Office began offering a package pick up service to business customers in the downtown area. Saturday, January 3, 2009, … More: continued here