Postal workers walked off the job to protest cost-cutting measures ordered by the government that are likely to lead to major job losses.
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Government Sets the Stage for a Labor Showdown at Canada Post
The government’s decision to end door-to-door mail delivery rekindled a walkout by postal workers and may affect thousands of jobs.
Canada Orders Postal Service to End Door-to-Door Mail Delivery
The government’s previous attempts at postal service cuts were politically unpopular, but Canada Post’s dire financial situation has expedited them.
When Mailing a Letter to the U.S. Becomes a Global Headache
A driver’s license renewal, a box of specialty candy, even early Christmas presents — all are caught up in the confusion caused by a new Trump administration customs rule.
At Least 13 People Died by Suicide Amid U.K. Post Office Scandal, Report Says
A public inquiry into the wrongful prosecutions of about 1,000 postal workers has uncovered more victims than previously known, according to a report.
Canada’s Postal Strike Hits Christmas Deliveries in Remote Communities
For many remote communities in the sparsely populated nation, Canada Post is the only parcel delivery option. Even Amazon relies on it.
After Billions of Dollars in Losses, Canada Post Warns It May Run Out of Cash
While the post office considers plans to revamp its business model, any major fixes are likely to be politically vexing.
France Issues Scratch-and-Sniff Baguette Postage Stamps
The celebration of French heritage in the run-up to the Paris Olympics was unveiled on the feast day of Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers.
Proposal to Reduce Royal Mail Deliveries in U.K. Draws Ire
Letter volumes have halved since 2011. Without significant changes, the beleaguered Royal Mail services will become “out of date,” according to a report.
If You Wanna Mail My Letter, You Gotta Get Some Spice Girls Stamps
Royal Mail said on Friday that it was issuing a set of 15 stamps to celebrate the girl group’s 30th anniversary. The stamps will go on sale on Jan. 11.