Dates confirmed for Royal Mail strikes (PrintWeek)
The first nationwide postal strikes are set to take place starting next week after a “genuine offer” from the Communications Workers Union (CWU) was rejected by the Royal Mail. More: continued here
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Anger as Royal Mail cancels anti-bullying week (Socialist Worker)
With management bullying at near epidemic proportions—and a major factor behind the recent 3 to 1 strike vote—you might think that Royal Mail would want to improve relations with its workers. More: continued here
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Postal Service May Sell Essex Post Office (WCAX-TV Vermont)
The Essex Post Office is on the chopping block. More: continued here
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Royal Mail ‘strike plan’ revealed (BBC News)
The BBC has obtained what appears to be a Royal Mail document showing the firm is set for a battle with union members. More: continued here
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Ogden post office to remain open (Standard-Examiner)
OGDEN — The Ogden Town Station post office, which had been under consideration for closure, will remain open, postal officials announced today. read more More: continued here
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Extraordinary eBay Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert Package to Benefit BC/EFA (Playbill)
“Extraordinary eBay,” the online fundraising initiative started by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS last summer, continues with a package for the eagerly awaited fundraiser Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares , which will be presented Nov. 9 at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre. More: continued here
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Leaked document reveals Royal Mail’s plans for union-free future (Times Online)
The Royal Mail is preparing to impose changes on its staff with the full backing of the Government, a leaked document revealed last night. More: continued here
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NS&I bonds will no longer be available at Post Office (Daily Telegraph)
Tens of thousand of savers can no longer buy a popular type of investment at the Post Office with National Savings & Investment telling them they will have to use the internet or post instead. More: continued here
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Stamps, Warhawks are shining in the Sun Belt (The Vicksburg Post)
MONROE, La. — It remains to be seen if Louisiana-Monroe can continue its unbeaten start in the Sun Belt Conference and earn its first-ever bowl bid. But for Warren Central product Otis Stamps, one career defining highlight is in the bag. More: continued here
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FedEx official sees stabilisation in volumes (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
* Exec sees signs of stabilisation in Europe More: continued here