The postal union joins an ineffective attempt to stop a stamps-seller Membership in labor unions continues a steady decline. Right-to-work laws in many states guarantee Americans the right to choose whether to join a union or not. The latest strategem by the American Postal Workers Union offers a perfect example of why so many want…
(August 28, 2014) E-commerce and technology are shaping the way packages are delivered, and creating an increased demand for better tracking and customer service. âPackages are the future. Scanning is the future. Visibility is the future,â PMG Pat Donahoe said in his latest video message to employees. âItâs critical that we do all of these…
By Darleen Reid-Demeo In an earlier post, I discussed a pilot program that was taking place in 82 Staples locations testing the feasibility of offering postal products and services inside the office supply retailer. Based on the information learned from the test, both the Postal Service and Staples have agreed to end the pilot. Taking…
Aug 20 (Reuters) – Staples Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and sales, driven by strong demand for non-core office supplies, such as furniture and breakroom items, from companies in North America. Shares of the largest U.S. office supply retailer rose 3 percent before the bell. Staples has been spending heavily on advertising to promote itself…
Staples-U.S. Postal Service deal would’ve been good for all parties, including customers Staples has been really struggling as of late, as have all office supply stores. The superstore concept is starting to fail in the face of competition from stores like Dollar Tree, Walmart and Amazon, not to mention Uline. Staples management had a great…
STILLWATER, Okla. â One public service that people really like and count on is the post office â which literally delivers for us. Antigovernment ideologues and privatization dogmatists, however, hate the very word âpublic,â and they’ve long sought to demonize the U.S. Postal Service, undercut its popular support and, finally, dismantle it. Their main line…
The recent announcement that Staples would end its partnership with the U.S. Postal Service is nothing more than a ruse. Instead of giving up on its quest to privatize the Postal Service, Staples wants to become an “Approved Shipper.” This ploy to confuse consumers is proof that the growing protests against Staples are having an…
Staples, USPS Use Trickery to Try to Derail Boycott News Service Bulletin – Vol. 44, No. 10 (306.36 KB) July 17, 2014 – When the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) voted to join the âDonât Buy Staplesâ movement on July 12, it struck fear into the hearts of Staples bosses and USPS management. So much…
