Postal workers strike over payRutland and Stamford MercuryThe Communications Workers Union announced the strike last week after talks between Royal Mail and the union failed. The Peterborough Mail Centre and … More: continued here
Posties on picket line in Royal Mail strike actionLincolnshire EchoPosties in Lincoln took to the picket line in the second day of strikes as a bitter dispute between the Royal Mail and the workers' union rages on. … More: continued here
Losing Out After Winning an Online AuctionNew York TimesBidders on online auction sites like eBay can find bargains, but the risk of disappointment or outright fraud is real. Careful buyers will avoid certain …and more » More: continued here
Financial Times Series of strikes hit Britain's Royal MailUnited Press InternationalThe labor action was described as "appalling" by officials at the Royal Mail. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged both sides to negotiate an end to what …Royal Mail Strike Shows UK Needs Rival Post Service, TNT SaysBloombergWorkers begin clearing mail backlogThe Press AssociationU.K. Postal…
Ebay's iPhone app rings up sales of $400mFinancial TimesShoppers have spent more than $400m this year on merchandise using Ebay's application for the Apple iPhone, …eBay CEO touts m-commerce, predicts half a billion dollars in mobile salesInternetRetailer.comall 2 news articles » More: continued here
Financial Times Britain: Postal strikers speak to SEP campaign teamsWorld Socialist Web SiteTwo drivers working for Manpower Agency are refusing to cross the Warrington Post Office drivers' picket lines. They are part of a group of 20-plus agency …Second walkout of postal workersShropshire StarReports from the second day of the post strike, 23 October 2009Socialistworker.co.ukNo…
Bryants leads Stampeders past EskimosNational PostBut the Stamps were able to take care of business, and clinch a playoff berth in the process, before a throng of 35650 on fan appreciation night. … More: continued here
Stampeders clinch playoff spotNational PostThe Calgary Stampeders clinched a CFL playoff spot Friday with a 30-7 win over the Edmonton Eskimos, as Stamps wideout Romby Bryant put on a show for the … More: continued here
Halloween scares up sales on ebay marketplaceBangkok PostHalloween presents business opportunities for Thai sellers on ebay, the world's largest online marketplace and online shopping destination for holiday gifts …and more » More: continued here
LONDON, Oct. 23 (UPI) — A two-day strike by postal staff, collection workers and delivery drivers had delayed 30 million pieces of mail, Britain’s Royal Mail service said Friday. More: continued here