POSTAL NEWS

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6.28.2011

Imposed contract for Canada Post specifies pay increases

Vancouver postal workers protest imposed contract

"...the government's imposed contract gives workers less money than they would have received under Canada Post's own proposal. ..."  
Source: www.cbc.ca

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6.27.2011

Canada Post Update

Uncertain future for Canada Post

"...Canada Post hasn’t been subsidized by the taxpayer in years, and it has turned a profit for 15 years straight. ..."  
Source: www.thestar.com

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Rep. Issa introduces bill to reduce postal services

Issa introduces bill to overhaul U.S. Postal Service, increase regulation

"...The bill would eliminate Saturday delivery and give the Postal Service greater latitude to close post offices and regional mail processing centers. ..."  
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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6.22.2011

What happens when the Postal Service refuses to pay their obligations?

Postal Service suspends retirement payments

"... “The Postal Service believes there will be no impact on employees. Also, the action will have no impact on current retirees,” said David A. Partenheimer, a Postal Service spokesperson. ..."  
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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6.20.2011

U.S. Postal Service to suspend accepting mail destined to Canada

U.S. Postal Service to Suspend Accepting Mail to Canada This Weekend

"...the U.S. Postal Service will suspend accepting mail destined to Canada — effective Saturday, June 18, 2011, 11:59 p.m. CDT — with the exception of Global Express Guaranteed shipments...."  
Source: www.sacbee.com

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6.13.2011

Pawning stolen postal items?

Postal Supervisor pleads guilty to stealing mail

"... she began to work in the role of an Acting Supervisor at the USPS Jacksonville International Annex located in Jacksonville, Florida...."  
Source: www.winknews.com

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6.09.2011

Conflict of interest in U.S. Postal Service leases?

IG questions USPS leases to current and former employees

"...he U.S. Postal Service is leasing 982 properties from current and former employees, raising the possibility that federal conflict-of-interest law ..."  
Source: www.federaltimes.com

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