"...The autoworkers union is rejecting changes to a retiree health care trust proposed by General Motors and Chrysler, saying the companies want to shortchange workers to benefit bondholders...."
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"...The autoworkers union is rejecting changes to a retiree health care trust proposed by General Motors and Chrysler, saying the companies want to shortchange workers to benefit bondholders...."
"...The company uses a variety of purchased postal mailing lists coupled with e-mail marketing. Specifically, it looks for lists that contain individuals that have subscribed to something or attended another event...."
"...The “FERS Sick Leave Equity Act” (H.R. 958), introduced by Rep. Jim Moran (D) and Frank Wolf (R), provides Federal Employees Retirement System employees a sick-leave benefit equal to that received by employees under the Civil Service Retirement System. For the purposes of determining an annuity during retirement, the benefit adds unused sick leave to the number of years an employee has worked. ..."
Question: Are there companies that provide mail monitoring services? ...As an individual running a small direct mail service I have a need to monitor the timely delivery of my mailing campaign(s). Specifically I need to know the receipt date of the mail I send out. This will assist me in providing the quality of service I need to provide my customers
Answer: Yes, there are is a multitude of companies that offer Mail monitoring services. We recommend you shop around for companies providing the services you need. We also recommend that you continuously alter the service you use to get a truer perspective of your direct mail program. One company, for example, is US Monitor. US Monitor describes their services as follows:
Take a trip to the "Your Postal Blog" website and check out what Rural Carrier Nick Romey, of Dedham, claims is the world’s largest mailbox. What do you think?
"...DESOTO COUNTY - U.S. Postal Service investigators and DeSoto County authorities have launched a probe into alleged mail theft in the Forrest Lake Cove area of DeSoto County...."
"...10 pounds of marijuana was removed from inside the package and the parcel was repackaged in preparation for delivery. ..."
"...ongoing investigation between the North Louisiana Drug Enforcement Bureau and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force...."
"...Chief Executive Fred W. Smith said Tuesday that he expected the U.S. economy to improve by late summer or early fall...."
"...The woman went into the Post Office several times Monday to request a $1,200 money order, which she was going to send to a Tennessee woman who had promised to wire..."
"...David Fish and other postal employees said the service has a policy that allows supervisors to let go of temporary employees involved in a vehicle crash. "I'm very disappointed," said Hoover, who added that the decision was made by officials at the postal center in Spokane, Wash. "He was an awesome carrier, an awesome individual."..."
"...The Postal Service projects volume for the year will be down 12 billion to 15 billion pieces, assuming no economic recovery in FY 2009. ..."
"...A mail carrier in San Diego County is accused of stealing dozens of gift cards, debit cards and Social Security documents sent through the mail...."
"...FedEx - the world's second-largest package shipper - also announced it was cutting salaries and bonuses and suspending the company's 401(k) match...."
"...The U.S. Postal Service is the most trusted government agency, according to a new survey by the Ponemon Institute. ..."
"...SARASOTA, FL -- "Keep the mail here! Keep the mail here!" is what about 80 people chanted Thursday morning in downtown Sarasota. The group, made up of USPS workers or family members..."
"...“Now you can design and mail beautiful greeting cards right from your own computer by using CardStore at usps.com,” explained ..."
"...The Postal Service bought the 64 acres of land early last month for $8.1 million. Spokeswoman Marge Oehlke (OHL'-kee) says the planned facility would have had newer technology and increased efficiency. But the Postal Service has put all non-emergency construction projects on hold nationwide..."