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Today marks World Post Day, and UNI Global Union is showing support for postal workers in Denmark. The Danish parliament has revoked the universal service obligation (USO), which ensured affordable and regular mail deliveries to all citizens. This legislative change has resulted in over 700 job losses since its implementation earlier this year.
A declaration endorsed by UNI’s postal affiliates across Europe urges PostNord Denmark and the government to protect postal jobs, improve worker skills, and regulate the parcels market to prevent negative impacts on wages and working conditions. The declaration highlights that these reforms disproportionately affect rural communities and vulnerable groups who rely heavily on postal services.
The recent changes have ended nationwide letter delivery services by PostNord Denmark, except for certain groups like those living on small islands or visually impaired individuals. Service frequency has decreased, costs have doubled for domestic letter deliveries, and there is concern about a quasi-monopoly forming.
