Union Extends Postal Strike – New York Times

Telegraph.co.uk Union Extends Postal StrikeNew York TimesRoyal Mail says modernisation is essential if the state-owned company is to fight off competition from more specialised delivery services and the Internet. …Humour lightens mood for Royal Mail strikers in morning gloomTimes Online'Royal Mail is worth fighting for, or in 10 years the …

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Q&A: The Royal Mail strike explained (Independent)

Q: How did the current strike originate? A: The strike’s roots can be traced back to 2007, when Royal Mail signed a 14-page Pay and Modernisation Agreement with the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Unfortunately, the document was extremely vague in places and left too much room for interpretation by either …

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eBay, Heal Thyself – Motley Fool

Washington Post eBay, Heal ThyselfMotley FoolMarketplace revenue (from eBay.com, for example) is still shrinking. And PayPal and Skype are still posting double-digit percentage gains in revenue. …EBay Sees Turnaround Efforts Start to Pay OffWall Street JournalAhead of the Bell: ebay falls despite strong 3QForbesEBay beats forecast but investors see downswingSan …

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