As reported last week in AuctionBytes, eBay is introducing major changes that affect its marketplace sellers, including a new seller responsibilities policy and an overhaul of its PowerSeller program with the introduction of a Top Rated Seller designation and badge. eBay published the changes to its website overnight and will …
Read More »FedEx Ground Drivers Win Class-Action Status in Eight States (Bloomberg)
July 28 (Bloomberg) — FedEx Corp. must face more state class-action lawsuits by contract drivers who claim they deserve benefits because the company treats them as full-time workers by mandating their clothing, hours and prices, a judge said. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps and ‘Riders bout almost sold out (OurSports Central)
The Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at McMahon Stadium this Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. and tickets for the game are very close to sold out. Limited tickets are still available for $15.99 through local Safeway locations. More: continued here
Read More »Absorbing the News in eBay’s ‘SR2’ Announcement (AuctionBytes)
eBay’s expected announcement of forthcoming changes to its marketplace came on Monday and covered a lot of ground. eBay Senior Director of Seller Development Todd Lutwak said in an interview with AuctionBytes that the changes would benefit a large number of sellers of all sizes on the site. More: continued …
Read More »In Search of Help for the First Time? – New York Times
In Search of Help for the First Time?New York TimesWhere do I go to apply for food stamps? Am I eligible for government help with utilities and rent? Even welfare? Many middle-class people …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Public health measures 'are enough to fight swine flu' – People Management Magazine Online
People Management Magazine Online Public health measures 'are enough to fight swine flu'People Management Magazine OnlineBoorman said Royal Mail, which has 180000 employees, was concentrating on building up good relationships with public health planners and giving staff clear … More: continued here
Read More »EBay to highlight top sellers to galvanize retail (CIOL)
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: EBay Inc will slash fees by 20 per cent for its top-rated sellers and push their listings higher up in the search queue, part of steps to try to rev up its long-stagnant Marketplaces arm. More: continued here
Read More »Postal workers heading towards a national ballot (Socialist Worker)
Postal workers in the CWU union are stepping up their fight against Royal Mail’s programme of cuts and imposed changes to working conditions. The government and bosses want to break the union, but they are facing sterling resistance. More: continued here
Read More »Post office cited by GAO as a troubled agency (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Government Accountability Office on Tuesday added the Postal Service to its list of high-risk federal agencies in need of change. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx Ground Celebrates Opening of New Toledo Distribution Hub (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
PITTSBURGH—-As part of an ongoing national expansion plan, today FedEx Ground, the small-package ground delivery unit of FedEx Corp., , is celebrating the opening of a major distribution hub in Perrysburg Township, Ohio, replacing its existing Toledo operation. More: continued here
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