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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Post Office, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 243 stories have been published about Post Office which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Post Office, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 243 stories have been published about Post Office which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US Postal Service · WashingtonThe United States Postal service filed a notice revealing its plans to temporarily increase postage prices during the holiday season. Hikes could be as small as 25 cents and as large as $6.50. If all goes according to plan, the hike will last from October 19 until January 22, 2023. The hike is part of USPS' 10-year plan to escape $160 billion in forecasted losses.See the Story
USPS plans to hike prices for holidays
69% Center coverage: 61 sources
Electric Vehicles · WashingtonPostal Service anticipates boosting electric vehicles from 20% to 50% in its initial purchase of 50,000 vehicles. It also proposes buying an additional 34,500 commercially available vehicles over two years. 16 states, environmental groups and a labor union sued to halt purchases of next-generation delivery vehicles.See the Story
U.S. Postal Service plans to up electric delivery vehicle purchases
78% Center coverage: 38 sources
Europe · LondonThe Post Office is preparing for a “last moment” rush in customers depositing paper £20 and £50 banknotes in its branches this week, before they can no longer be used in shops or to pay businesses.See the Story
Post Office expects rush of customers depositing paper £20 and £50 banknotes
55% Right coverage: 11 sources
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Europe · LondonFour women have been selected to run the world's most remote post office and count penguins in Antarctica. They beat a record number of applicants to become the team responsible for managing historic site Port Lockroy, on Goudier Island. They will spend five months without running water or a flushing toilet.See the Story
Four women selected to run world’s most remote post office in Antartica
56% Left coverage: 9 sources
WagesCommunication Workers Union (CWU) on strike on Monday at Crown Post Offices. Supply chain and administrative workers will strike on Thursday. CWU said it opposed Post Office management's offer of a 3% pay rise for the 2022-23 financial year, alongside a one-off lump sum payment of �500.See the Story
Post Office workers begin 24-hour strike with more due
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
EuropeMembers of Communication Workers Union (CWU) involved in row. CWU said action was in protest at a 3% pay offer for the 2022-23 financial year, alongside a one-off lump sum payment of �500. CWu assistant secretary Andy Furey said: "The blame for this disruption lies entirely with the senior Post Office leadership"See the Story
Post Office workers strike in dispute over pay
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Royal Mail · HexhamMembers of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are taking action for 24 hours. CWU official Andy Furey said the union had to call a strike because its legal mandate for taking action was about to expire. Union said the Post Office had increased the pay offer for 2022/23 from an initial 2% with a �250 cash lump sum to 5%. But it said this was still some way behind current inflation levels.See the Story
Thousands of Post Office workers walk out in strike action
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Post Office · ItalySecond day of protest against 17 layoffsSee the Story
Rome, clash between police and SDA couriers in sit-in in front of the Post Office: two injured
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Post OfficeIn 300 si sono ritrovati davanti alla sede di Poste italiane all'Eur per protestare contro i licenziamentiSee the Story
Scontri tra polizia e corrieri Sda durante lo sciopero, ci sono feriti: "Scaraventati giù dalle scale e presi a manganellate"
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Post Office · PortsoyPost Office in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, will close from October 31. Branch has been based in Ice Cream on Seafield Street for 13 years. Post Office has apologised in advance for the inconvenience caused. It said it is investigating options to reinstate services for the community.See the Story
