The same day the U.S. Postal Service announced a $5.1 billion loss for the year, members of management arrived to discuss possibly closing of the Lynchburg mail processing facility as a cost-saving measure. More: continued here
Read More »Sir Mervyn King: ‘Journey to economic recovery will be long and arduous’ – Daily Mail
Moneycontrol.com Sir Mervyn King: 'Journey to economic recovery will be long and arduous'Daily MailThe Royal Mail has received a record 110000 applications across the UK for 18000 seasonal workers, it was announced today. The temporary employees have already started working in Royal Mail locations across the country to help the …
Read More »Downtown Winter Garden Post Office is saved, for now
Concerned about the possible closure of Winter Garden’s downtown Post Office branch, many citizens had planned to attend a public meeting at Tanner Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in support of efforts to keep its doors open. More: continued here
Read More »No word on post offices – Branson Tri-Lakes news
No word on post officesBranson Tri-Lakes newsA 60-day public comment period has ended for five post offices in the Tri-Lakes Area that have been targeted for closure, but a final decision on the matter isn't expected for some time. The United States Postal Service … More: continued here
Read More »eBay predicts increase in Irish Xmas
eBay.ie, claims Tuesday 29 November will be Ireland’s busiest online shopping day of 2011 and that consumers will increase their spend on gifts this year despite economic gloom. More: continued here
Read More »Post office discusses closing Lynchburg mail processing facility – WSLS
Post office discusses closing Lynchburg mail processing facilityWSLS“It leaves me no choice but to give less business to the post office,” Pace said. He added if the operation moved to North Carolina, there is no reason for him to hire local printers for mail advertising, when he could hire Greensboro …
Read More »Post office ‘hit list’ riles small town’s residents – Montgomery Advertiser
Post office'hit list' riles small town's residentsMontgomery AdvertiserThese Myrtlewood residents met at the post office Monday to voice their displeasure over possible closure of the facility. ALVIN BENN/SPECIAL TO THE ADVERTISER / ALVIN BENN/SPECIAL TO THE ADVERTISER MYRTLEWOOD — Mabel Duggans' day usually begins when … More: continued here
Read More »Top Morning Stories 11/16/11: AISD Charter Proposal Mtg, Post Office Could Be … – KUT News
Top Morning Stories 11/16/11: AISD Charter Proposal Mtg, Post Office Could Be …KUT NewsCedar Park is one step closer to having a post office named after a local soldier killed in Iraq. The US House has unanimously passed a resolution to rename the post office in honor of 23 year-old …
Read More »Under-threat rural Essex post office saved by villagers – BBC News
Telegraph.co.uk Under-threat rural Essex post office saved by villagersBBC NewsVillagers have stepped in to save a rural post office in one of the first schemes of its kind. Customers have agreed to pay monthly direct debit subscriptions towards the running of Henham Post Office, in Essex. The donations will help …
Read More »Post office losses mount to $5.1 billion – TriValley Central
Post office losses mount to $5.1 billionTriValley Central30 came despite deep cuts of more than 130000 jobs in recent years and the closing of some smaller local post offices. Losses will only accelerate in the coming year, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned, citing faster-than-expected declines in … More: continued here
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