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Pack the ice: Workers set for a scorcher Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:38PMLike most outdoor workers, mail carriers don't have the luxury of air conditioning.
Luray Police Thanking Postal Workers For Help In Bath Salts Seizure Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:21PMLuray police have seized thousands of dollars of synthetic cocaine They're showing only TV3 how they did it.
Stifling heat scorches  Dayton region, nation Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:31PMA scorching heat wave that has blanketed the central United States will continue to intensify this week and is already taking a toll on some local residents and workers.The combination of high humidity and temperatures above 90 degrees has created dangerous heat index values across the Midwest reaching as high as 131 in Iowa, and 124 degrees in Illinois and Minnesota, according to the National ...
Recall elections begin amid Wis. union law fallout Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:09PMA Wisconsin state senator was defending his seat Tuesday in a recall election that gave voters the most direct opportunity yet to react to Republican Gov. Scott Walker's plan that stripped most public workers of their collective bargaining rights.
Where All The Jobs Went Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:15PMAnatomy of a terrible job market.
Outdoor Workers Take Precautions During Extreme Heat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:50PMThe heat and humidity are having a serious effect on people who have to work outside. According to our meteorolgists, this week's stretch of weather is in the top five of all-time consecutive days of heat and humidity.
2011 Tour de France: In the Alps, Climbing Into History Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:09AMAs the Tour de France this week celebrates its 100th anniversary in the Alps, cyclists of all stripes will be along for the ride.
Postal workers appreciate support for food drive Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:25AMTo all who donated to the annual National Association of Letter Carriers food drive, thank you for making this the most successful food drive to date.
Demonstrators march to governor's door for the people Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:11PMHundreds marched on Terrace Hill Saturday afternoon chanting whose house? Our house, braving the heat with a letter in hand for Gov. Terry Branstad.
Review: ‘Japan: A Story of Love and Hate’ Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:01PMWhile researching my last post about the record-high poverty rate in Japan , I came across a title for a 2008 BBC documentary entitled Japan: A Story of Love and ...
Postal Employee Saves Co-Worker's Life Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:37PMColumbia, SC (WLTX) - You see your co-workers' faces every morning, but what would you do if one day one of them wasn't there, and there was no explanation?
Mail delivery should be 'back to normal' by Monday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:30AMCanada Post is close to clearing the backlog of mail that built up during its recent labour dispute.
Mail delivery should be 'back to normal' by Monday 0 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:30AMCanada Post is close to clearing the backlog of mail that built up during its recent labour dispute.
Mail backlog nearly cleared: Canada Post Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMCanada Post is close to clearing the backlog of mail that built up during its recent labour dispute. "It's the same situation across Canada," said spokesman John Cairns.[...]
Mail backlog clearing up Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:59PMCanada Post is close to clearing the backlog of mail that built up during its recent labour dispute. "It's the same situation across Canada, and Peterborough is no different," said spokesman John Cairns.[...]
Mail backlog clearing up Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:59PMCanada Post is close to clearing the backlog of mail that built up during its recent labour dispute. "It's the same situation across Canada, and Peterborough is no different," said spokesman John Cairns.[...]
You haven't got mail Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:15AMRussian Post hit by web rage over stolen parcels
Seattle postal workers to picket over delivery changes Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:58PMPostal workers plan to picket in front of the Jackson Federal Building Thursday afternoon to protest changes in the way mail is delivered downtown.
Postal Union Refuses toPull 'Misleading' TV Ad Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:13PMUnion stays firm as GOP rep says ad misleads viewers by claiming their tax dollars don't support the postal service
Wi-Fi-hacking neighbor sentenced to 18 years Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:56PMA Minnesota hacker that prosecutors described as a "depraved criminal" was handed an 18-year prison term Tuesday for unleashing a vendetta of cyberterror that turned his neighbors' lives into a living nightmare.
Trumann bans pit bulls from city limits Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:18PMTrumann Mayor Sheila Walters told Region 8 News Wednesday that she supported a measure approved by the city council Tuesday night. Members of the council voted in favor of an ordinance to amend Ordinance #499 regarding vicious or dangerous animals.
Nominations Are Open For 2011 Roger Award Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:37PMNominations are now open for the 2011 Roger Award for the Worst Transnational Corporation Operating in Aotearoa/New Zealand. All details are on the attached nomination form.
Nominations Are Open For 2011 Roger Award Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:37PMNominations are now open for the 2011 Roger Award for the Worst Transnational Corporation Operating in Aotearoa/New Zealand. All details are on the attached nomination form.
Canada Post pleads for patience over backlog Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:56PMCanada Post says it expects to have a backlog of mail in its major centres caused by the recent lockout of employees cleared by the end of the week.
Canada Post pleads for patience over backlog Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:56PMCanada Post says it expects to have a backlog of mail in its major centres caused by the recent lockout of employees cleared by the end of the week.
Hospital foundation in Comox Valley hopes donations will resume Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:13PMEvery spring for the past few years, the St. Joseph's General Hospital Foundation has sent out a spring mailing appealing for donations to help purchase new equipment for the hospital. It is a major fundraiser, but this spring, the campaign hit a bit of a snag when postal workers were locked out and donations stopped coming in.
Hospital foundation in Comox Valley hopes donations will resume Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:13PMEvery spring for the past few years, the St. Joseph's General Hospital Foundation has sent out a spring mailing appealing for donations to help purchase new equipment for the hospital. It is a major fundraiser, but this spring, the campaign hit a bit of a snag when postal workers were locked out and donations stopped coming in.
Beating The Heat While Working In Hot Weather Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:58PMPITT COUNTY Tuesday's high temperatures can feel even hotter for people who work make their living outdoors.
Beating The Heat While Working In Hot Weather Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:58PMPITT COUNTY Tuesday's high temperatures can feel even hotter for people who work make their living outdoors.
Dante DeMiro's fraud reaches $13 million, nets him 10 years in prison Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:36PMAdmitted Ponzi crook Dante DeMiro, who stole $3.7 million from Mona Shores Public Schools, was sentenced to 10 years in prison today for multiple fraud that has ballooned to nearly $13 million.
Dante DeMiro's fraud reaches $13 million, nets him 10 years in prison Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:36PMAdmitted Ponzi crook Dante DeMiro, who stole $3.7 million from Mona Shores Public Schools, was sentenced to 10 years in prison today for multiple fraud that has ballooned to nearly $13 million.
LG poll: estimated 80% cast votes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:47PMThe casting of postal votes for the Local Government elections took place peacefully yesterday, Election monitors said. Postal votes are being cast for 65 Local Councils island wide. The number of public workers eligible to cast their postal votes is 60,546.
LG poll: estimated 80% cast votes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:47PMThe casting of postal votes for the Local Government elections took place peacefully yesterday, Election monitors said. Postal votes are being cast for 65 Local Councils island wide. The number of public workers eligible to cast their postal votes is 60,546.
Public employees fight heat on the job Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:05AMTemperatures on Monday afternoon reached 95 degrees, and the National Weather Services warned that humidity might have pushed the heat index even higher, to nearly 109 sweltering degrees. Some can ...
Marshall resident talks about his involvement in fatal Asheville wreck Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:40AMASHEVILLE — The driver who set off a fatal three-car crash on Interstate 240 acknowledged Monday that speeding and a brief moment of inattention contributed to the wreck.
Rural Waverly fights to keep its post office - Tue, 12 Jul 2011 PST Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:20AMAbout half of Waverly showed up Monday night to protest the proposed closing of the town’s U.S. Postal Service office. The 40 or so people waved signs and expressed disgust with post office officials, saying they’ve responded to citizens’ concerns with form letters.
Pets can pose a danger Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:11AMMany pet owners who like to think that their dog is good around unfamiliar people, around children or even around family members would be surprised if their pet ever bit someone, but according to the executive director of the Humane Society of Carroll County, every dog could bite under the right circumstances.
Cleaning up the rolls: Busy election officials see cards coming, going Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:00AMAnother Monday and another tub from the Postal Service. It's filled with another thousand or so voter registration cards that have been returned to DeSoto Circuit Clerk and Registrar Dale Kelly Thompson's office on the second floor of the County Courthouse in Hernando.
Labour still has value Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:40PMRecent editorial cartoons depicting postal workers as overpaid, antediluvian misfits in this Brave New World of instant communication, seem to typify the mindset we have come to expect from those who seek to demonize any form of unionized labour. Rarely do we see cartoons demonizing chief executives who receive salaries of over 200 times the average industrial wage.
Viewpoint: Church must speak up for trade union rights Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:21PMOn the eve of the National Justice and Peace annual conference at Swanwick, which this year focuses on 'Justice at Work', journalist Paul Donovan calls on the Catholic Church to speak up for trade unions. Paul writes: The recent strike action taken over government plans to cut public sector pensions brought forth calls from ministers for more legislation restricting trade union activity.
Crime tip: Don't use a stolen credit card if you wear a GPS ankle bracelet. Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:56AMReading about crime can be a little depressing at times. You start to see how many ways your money can be taken from you, and it's easy to conclude that maybe it would be best to just find a deserted island somewhere and live off the land. But don't pack your bags and sail for an uncharted isle just yet. If you look at the positive side of the ledger, you'll see that while there are a lot of ...
31 Dead, 100 Injured In India Train Derailment Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:43PMRescuers searched through the wreckage of a packed express train for people trapped inside after it derailed in northern India on Sunday, killing at least 31 and injuring 100 others, officials said.
Ex-Director Convicted of Stealing From Cemetery Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:49PMCarolyn Towns was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing from Burr Oak, a historic Black cemetery.
21 dead after Indian train details Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:52AMA packed express train has derailed in northern India, killing at least 21 people and injuring more than 100 others. Related Stories Glitterati gathers to meet royals G8 'neglecting hunger fight pledge' 61 missing after Russian boat sinks Syrian VP urges move to democracy Cairo protesters target building
31 dead, more than 100 injured after train derails in India Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:40AMTwelve coaches and engine jump tracks during journey from Kolkata to New Delhi
31 killed in India train derailment Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:50AMRescuers pull at least 100 injured passengers from the wreckage. Rescuers searched through the wreckage of a packed express train for people trapped inside after it derailed in northern India on Sunday, killing at least 31 and injuring more than 100 others, officials said.
Mail carrying in Lodi: Bee stings, dog bites and, rarely, accidents Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:06AMDelivering the mail is a dangerous business, whether it is dealing with dog bites, bee stings, the blazing summer sun or the freezing winter winds.
Delivering a message: Letter carriers appeal to Rep. Gibson to back cause Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:57PMSARATOGA SPRINGS — About 250 Postal Service employees took to Broadway Friday, but they weren’t delivering mail — they were delivering a message and it was addressed to Congressman Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook.
Outside the box Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:38AMThey are changing the face of Melbourne. From the upcycling of discarded classrooms, to communal work spaces that foster problem solving and decorative walls that urge you to touch them, a new breed of zealous twentysomethings and thirtysomethings are leaving their mark. Meet the city’s most promising young architects.
'You just can't be too safe' with kids Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:04AMParents who want to see if certain child-care programs and approved family day homes are meeting provincial standards can now do so online, the Alberta government announced Thursday.