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CWU conference: union set for crucial fightSocialistworker.co.uk, UK –Jun 3, 2008Dave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, has said that the next six months will determine the future of Royal Mail and its thousands of workers. … More: continued here

Anger at decision to shut 91 post officesBelfast Newsletter, UK –5 hours agoBy Sam McBride ROYAL Mail's decision to close more than 90 post offices across Ulster will "rip the heart out" of many communities, it has been warned. …Post Office cutbacks slammedLondonderry Todayall 2 news articles More: continued here

The Duchess of York’s daughter, Princess Beatrice, is to join the Financial Times website as part of a work experience placement. By Jemima Kiss More: continued here

Some 5,000 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers guarding the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver will be housed on two cruise ships, Olympic officials said.Cpl. Gursharn Bernier of the Winter Games’ Integrated Security Unit said the cost will run $37.5 million, the Toronto Globe and Mail reported Wednesday.She said the cost …

Canada Post today issued a domestic rate stamp in celebration of the Royal Canadian Mint’s centennial. More: continued here

Post offices must shut to save cash, council toldBuckinhamshire Free Press, UK –Jun 3, 2008It called on Royal Mail to "investigate and review the level of service provided in this district with a view to reducing waiting times for customers". … More: continued here

Post Office refuses to set limit on branch closuresYorkshire Post, UK –Jun 2, 2008Today's report says current independent reviews into the future of the Royal Mail– which have raised the prospect of privatisation – must take full account … More: continued here

More Post Offices could be closedBelfast Telegraph, United Kingdom –Jun 2, 2008… it is unsatisfactory that the ultimate decision on Post Office closures is left with the chairman of Post Office Ltd's parent company, Royal Mail Group, … More: continued here

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 4 (UPI) — Some 5,000 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers guarding the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver will be housed on two cruise ships, Olympic officials said. More: continued here

A community has launched a last-ditch bid to save its threatened post office. Residents gathered to renew their support for the “lifeline” May Bank branch as the final week of Royal Mail’s consultation period gets underway. Campaign organisers … More: continued here