Post workers set for strike ballotThe Press AssociationThe Communication Workers Union said it had seen plans to axe jobs, which it warned would threaten services and downgrade staff to a part-time workforce. Deputy general secretary Dave Ward said: "Royal Mail needs to reach an agreement with us over … More: …
Read More »eBay India Partners with Puma, Adidas and Reebok for IPL … – Emediawire (press release)
eBay India Partners with Puma, Adidas and Reebok for IPL …Emediawire (press release), WAeBay India, India's leading online marketplace, today announced it was the one stop destination for IPL 2009 merchandise from all 8 IPL Teams – Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, …
Read More »Tweeting vs. Disclaimer Laws – WebProNews
Tweeting vs. Disclaimer LawsWebProNews, KYBy Frank Reed – Mon, 04/27/2009 – 10:15 Today the WSJ tells the tale of eBay and its foray into social media that began in April 2008 with a blog then quickly moved to the world of tweets and tweeple in Twitter. The author of much of …
Read More »eBay Delays Retirement of Old Search Technology Until June – Auctionbytes
Auctionbytes eBay Delays Retirement of Old Search Technology Until JuneAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner eBay had planned to retire its old search technology in April, but has extended the deadline to early June. The company said almost all eBay buyers and sellers are now using the new search technology. Since it was …
Read More »Postman bitten on hand by snake – guardian.co.uk
Burnham-On-Sea Postman bitten on hand by snakeguardian.co.uk, UKA spokesman for Royal Mail said: "Royal Mail takes very seriously the safety of its employees, particularly our frontline staff who collect and deliver the mail. "Unfortunately, attacks by animals are a hazard faced by our postmen and women, …Exclusive: Brean postman attacked by …
Read More »Royal Mail bosses must be straight with workforce – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk Royal Mail bosses must be straight with workforceMirror.co.uk, UKThe Royal Mail does itself no favours by creating the impression it is less than open about job losses. Trust in the publicly run service's management is rock bottom in sorting offices and on rounds. Some 50000 jobs have gone since 2002 …
Read More »Community service for postie who burnt mail – The Herald
Community service for postie who burnt mailThe Herald, UKBrooks was also ordered to pay £250 towards the cost of the Royal Mail's investigation and prosecution. Bill lahive, defending Brooks, said that he could not deliver all the mail assigned to him on his rounds despite working sometimes two or three … …
Read More »Reports of ebay's New Dispute Process in Action – AuctionBytes Blog
AuctionBytes Blog Reports of ebay's New Dispute Process in ActionAuctionBytes Blog, MAReports are surfacing from buyers who have encountered ebay's new dispute resolution process announced on April 14, 2009. ebay said the process will apply to cases where buyers claim an item was not received or the item they received was …
Read More »Pope's visit to Israel gets stamp of approval – Israel 21C
Pope's visit to Israel gets stamp of approvalIsrael 21C, CAApr. 27 – The upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Israel in May is to be commemorated by a selection of stamps. The Israel Philatelic Service will be issuing two My Own Stamp sheets, the first on sale from May 4, …
Read More »USPS to have Simpsons stamps ceremony in Wis. – Chicago Tribune
USPS to have Simpsons stamps ceremony in Wis.Chicago Tribune, United StatesIt's releasing stamps of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson on May 7. The same day, it's holding a contest in Walworth County's Springfield where fans who look or sound like a Simpson can win framed artwork of a character. …
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