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Vote on Canada Post labor contract begins Monday as losses mount

The Canadian government is going around union leadership to force a vote on Canada Post’s contract offer to mail carriers. Voting starts next week.

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Steiner steps in as new US postmaster general

Four years into its turnaround plan, the U.S. Postal Service is still a work in progress. New Postmaster General David Steiner now has the job of returning the agency to financial health.

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Large union, U.S. Postal Service finalize 3-year contract

The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have finalized a new collective bargaining agreement.

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USPS hikes parcel rates and stamps by 7%

The U.S. Postal Service is raising shipping and stamp prices. Bulk mailing companies say the increase is too high.

FedEx buys world’s first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter aircraft

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FedEx buys world’s first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter aircraft

FedEx has committed to buy the first ATR 72-600 converted freighter, supplementing the production freighters already in its fleet.

FedEx to celebrate Fred Smith’s life at Memphis event

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FedEx to celebrate Fred Smith’s life at Memphis event

FedEx will honor founder Fred Smith, who died last month, at a large ceremony in August.

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Latest News

Vote on Canada Post labor contract begins Monday as losses mount

Steiner steps in as new US postmaster general

Large union, U.S. Postal Service finalize 3-year contract

USPS hikes parcel rates and stamps by 7%

FedEx buys world’s first ATR 72-600 passenger-to-freighter aircraft

FedEx to celebrate Fred Smith’s life at Memphis event

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