CWU Royal Mail agreement: Defend our right to strike!Socialist PartyThe Communication Workers Union (CWU) announced before Christmas that it has reached a "landmark agreement with Royal Mail that gives workers legal protections on their terms and conditions, increases pay over three years by 9.06%, sets out … More: continued here
Read More »Much-loved characters from children’s televison celebrated by Royal Mail in … – Messenger Newspapers
Much-loved characters from children's televison celebrated by Royal Mail in …Messenger NewspapersROYAL Mail's stamp programme kicks-off 2014 with an issue that celebrates more than 60 years of classic children's TV. Twelve of the most popular characters from children's television are included in the set. The full line-up features Andy Pandy, …
Read More »Editorial: Window Service; Shorter Hours at Rural Post Offices – Valley News
Editorial: Window Service; Shorter Hours at Rural Post OfficesValley NewsMany small-town post offices have suspected that their hours, if not days, are numbered. While the U.S. Postal Service in 2012 called off drastic plans to close many rural post offices, it has been proceeding apace with other budget-cutting measures …and …
Read More »Video: Bungling thief goes to extraordinary lengths to rob post office on … – Metro
Manchester Evening News Video: Bungling thief goes to extraordinary lengths to rob post office on …MetroA desperate thief showed a distinct lack of festive spirit after going to extraordinary lengths to rob a post office on Christmas Eve. CCTV cameras captured the man entering the post office in Failsworth, Oldham, …
Read More »Post Office joins H2B
The Post Office and its financial services partner Bank of Ireland UK are set to join the government’s Help to Buy Scheme. More: continued here
Read More »Farmers markets across St. Lawrence County see food stamp use increase – WatertownDailyTimes.com
Farmers markets across St. Lawrence County see food stamp use increaseWatertownDailyTimes.comFood stamp usage increased 83 percent at farmers markets across St. Lawrence County this past season. GardenShare Executive Director Aviva M. Gold said Monday that Massena, Norwood and Gouverneur markets as well as Martin's Online Farmstand … More: continued here
Read More »eBay Becomes Associate Member of Automotive Recyclers Association – FenderBender
eBay Becomes Associate Member of Automotive Recyclers AssociationFenderBenderJan. 8, 2014—The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced on Wednesday that online auction website eBay has joined the association as an associate member. According to a press release, eBay Motors is the Internet's largest marketplace for … More: continued here
Read More »eBay Global Shipping Doesn’t Allow Buyers to Add Items to Order – EcommerceBytes (blog)
eBay Global Shipping Doesn't Allow Buyers to Add Items to OrderEcommerceBytes (blog)What is clear is the program generates reasonably good overseas revenue because eBay adds a nice tag line to its search results describing a GSP participant as offering "customs and tracking services." Unfortunately, real problems occur if the Buyer …
Read More »eBay Deals Blog: Smartphone cameras perceived as "good as DSLR"
eBay Deals Blog recently ran an online survey, having readers compare images taken by the Apple iPhone 5s, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z and a Canon 5D Mark II coupled with a Canon EF 24-70 lens without knowing which device took each … More: continued here
Read More »Postage Rates Go Up Jan. 26: Stamps, Bulk Mail, Packages – Small Business Trends
Postage Rates Go Up Jan. 26: Stamps, Bulk Mail, PackagesSmall Business TrendsRegular 1st class letter stamps, such as the Forever stamp, will increase from 46 to 49 cents. A single stamp covers a one ounce letter (typically 4 to 5 sheets of paper plus an envelope). Additional ounces will cost …
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