Costco Wholesale Corp. said yesterday that it would start accepting food stamps from the 36 million Americans that use them at its warehouse clubs nationwide. That is a reflection that food-stamp use has hit new heights. More: continued here
Ucon Post Office Burglar Gets Heavy SentenceLocalNews8.comStang pleaded guilty to kicking in the door of the US Post Office and stealing cash, stamps, money orders and even the money order machine. …and more » More: continued here
Stamps Face Lions On SaturdayOurSports Central (press release)The Stamps defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 30-7 last Friday in their final regular-season home game of the 2009 Canadian Football League season. …STAMPS IN LIONS HEADSCHQRCFL picks and power rankingsKelowna.comStamps Add CommissiongOurSports Central (press release)all 6 news articles » More: continued here
SEATTLE, Oct. 29 (Reuters) – Package delivery rivals FedEx Corp. and United Parcel Service faced off for the first time over a bill pending in Congress that would change FedEx workers’ labor laws, setting out their positions in a debate on Tuesday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. More: continued here
Picket-line planned for Harborough post officeHarborough MailThe industrial action could mean post being sent from the town to outside the midlands could take up to six days to be delivered, according to one postman. …and more » More: continued here
Heavy rains mixed with roof construction is forcing the Post Office in Gales Ferry to change addresses. More: continued here
Royal Mail wrote to all its employees last week to offer them “protection” should they choose to break this week’s strike—but just how far will Royal Mail go to shield scabs from the company’s own managers? More: continued here
Phil Muncaster, V3.co.uk , Thursday 29 October 2009 at 15:23:00 Postal service killing itself as online traders seek alternatives The Royal Mail is “committing suicide” by its strike action, as most online retailers have already lined up alternative carriers to deliver orders, according to the founder of e-commerce success story Figleaves. Michael Ross, who is…
The latest wave of Royal Mail strikes has begun, despite union leaders claiming they are close to a deal. More: continued here
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has warned of extended strike action as the latest three-day Royal Mail strikes got under way today (29 October). More: continued here