FedEx treats its drivers as independent contractors, and has fought to keep it that way. More: continued here

Some subscribers to Computeractive magazine may receive their copies late because of industrial action taken some employees of the Royal Mail. Strike action by members of the Communication Workers Union on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October affected the usual collection of subscriber copies from our printing facilities. More: continued …

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STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Robert Frazee knows he is running out of time. But the president of the American Postal Workers Union Local 193 said he and his union members are prepared to fight until Saturday to keep mail sorting equipment and 10 jobs at the Steubenville post office. More: continued …

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Recognizing 50 years of service at post officeCedar Valley Daily TimesDennis Pixler has been a helpful and smiling mainstay at the Oelwein Post Office for 28 years. Julie Truog has worked side-by-side with Dennis for 22 years. … More: continued here

NS&I's one-year savings bond is 'best buy' at 3.95pcTelegraph.co.ukSavers who have bought these products at a Post Office in the past will be disappointed, however. NS&I said: "From today these products will only be …and more » More: continued here

Sky News Talks Continue To End The Postal StrikeSky NewsTalks are continuing between the Royal Mail and the postal workers' union in an effort to prevent further strikes. To view this content you need Flash and … More: continued here