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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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New York City’s Independent Budget Office says nearly 1.6 million residents are on food stamps — a pace of growth not seen since the early years of the program in the 1970s. More: continued here

Ken Clarke today gave the clearest indication yet that a Conservative Government would privatise the whole of Royal Mail in a move to tackle Britain’s postal services. More: continued here

Fitzsimons post office set to closeThe Aurora SentinelAURORA | The look and layout of the small post office retail center in the former Fitzsimons Army Hospital is a throwback to another era. …Don't forget: Ballots need extra postageThe Aurora Sentinelall 2 news articles » More: continued here

EBAY reported third quarter earnings that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13 cents. Revenue beat the consensus by 4.6%. More: continued here

GP fears over swine flu jab deliveriesHealthcare RepublicAs GP went to press, nationwide 24-hour strikes by Royal Mail staff were expected on 22 and 23 October. Dr Peter Holden, GPC pandemic flu lead said: 'Most …and more » More: continued here

Number of NYers on food stamps surgesWCAXAP – October 22, 2009 1:05 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) – New York City's Independent Budget Office says nearly 1.6 million residents are on food stamps – a pace of …Food Stamp Enrollment Surges to 1.6 MillionNew York Times (blog)Number Of NYers On …

Bill Davies closes on deal after submitting $20.8 million bid, sources said, half of his original winning offer British developer Bill Davies has purchased Chicago’s old post office for $20.8 million, about half the amount he agreed to pay at an auction in late August, according to several sources with …

A two-day national postal strike has begun after last-ditch talks between the Royal Mail and union bosses broke down without agreement. More: continued here