Telegraph.co.uk Argos and ebay ready to desert Royal Mail as union votes for strikeguardian.co.ukRetailers are preparing to ditch Royal Mail after postal workers voted for a national strike. Photograph: Johnny Green/PA Argos joined a growing band of …Alternatives to the Royal MailBBC NewsAmazon eyes wander as Royal Mail strike loomsRegisterAmazon …
Read More »Royal Mail workers vote on strike action (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Royal Mail workers voted Thursday in favour of a national strike in a bitter row over jobs and pay, a move condemned as “deplorable” by Royal Mail. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail Workers Vote For National Strike (SkyNews via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of holding a national strike, in a move that could bring Christmas misery for both companies and consumers. More: continued here
Read More »Amazon eyes wander as Royal Mail strike looms – Register
Telegraph.co.uk Amazon eyes wander as Royal Mail strike loomsRegisterThe Guardian reported yesterday that Amazon had ended its contract with the Royal Mail to deliver parcels weighing more than 500 grams. …Amazon Denies Royal Mail Contract EndedNew York TimesBut the Royal Mail said 60% of the total number of postal workers …
Read More »Are we falling out of love with the postie? – BBC News
BBC News Are we falling out of love with the postie?BBC NewsThe Royal Mail says there have been no forced redundancies and it very much values the community role that posties play, rewarding those who go the extra …and more » More: continued here
Read More »BCC: Strikes risk irrevocable damage to Royal Mail’s reputation – Politics.co.uk
Politics.co.uk BCC: Strikes risk irrevocable damage to Royal Mail's reputationPolitics.co.uk"This strike announcement defies logic at a time when businesses and government are working hard to move the UK economy back to growth. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Postal strike hits online retailers – The Press Association
ITN Postal strike hits online retailersThe Press AssociationThe companies are looking to avoid disruption to deliveries caused by the possible Royal Mail strike in the run-up to Christmas. Amazon said it had been in …Ebay removes sellers dispatch rating from site due to postal strikesMarketingeBay UK to Take Unusual Step …
Read More »How’s the postal service in your area? – Reuters UK
Daily Mail How's the postal service in your area?Reuters UKThe Royal Mail and post Office is an utter joke to be honest – mail can be slow to arrive, even on 1st class but the worst, by far, is the parcel delivery. …First class shambles … isn't it time the …
Read More »Alternatives to the Royal Mail – BBC News
Daily Mail Alternatives to the Royal MailBBC NewsAs the main postal union announces that its workers have voted in favour of a nationwide strike at Royal Mail, many individuals will already be concerned …Postal workers attacked by catTelegraph.co.ukall 5 news articles » More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail workers vote for national strike – Financial Times
Royal Mail workers vote for national strikeFinancial Times… Workers announced on Thursday that 121000 Royal Mail workers had voted overwhelmingly for national strikes over jobs, pay and working conditions. … More: continued here
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