European postal workers hand flowers out for International Women’s Day
European postal workers hand flowers out for International Women’s Day
Postal workers from throughout Europe today handed out roses to Euro-MPs in order to mark International Women’s Day. The gesture was an attempt to persuade them to sign a petition calling on the European Commission not to take action against countries unwilling to liberalise their postal sectors. Many postal workers, members of the public and elected politicians have expressed grave concerns over the consequences of liberalisation. This morning close to thirty additional MEPs signed, bringing into sight the total of 369 – 50% + 1 – needed to validate the petition.
Postal workers handing out roses
European postal workers have long campaigned to draw attention to the results of the liberalisation of the postal market. Suspension of sanctions against those member states who are reluctant to follow the directive, which makes liberalisation compulsory, would give the member states a chance to obviate these negative consequences, by for example imposing more clear-cut arrangements regarding wages, as well as postal distribution and service.