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UNI Global Union General Secretary Philip Jennings participated in a ministerial session 8 October at the Universal Postal Union's 25th Congress in Doha where he shared UNI's vision for the future of the postal sector. Jennings told the world’s postal operators that quality postal services are a key to sustainable development in the new economic era.

“As the industry changes and as markets open, for competition to be sustainable, we must avoid a race to the bottom. Companies should compete on the quality of their service and avoid wage dumping and social dumping in post,” Jennings said.



Despite the headwinds facing traditional letter mail in many corners of the globe, Jennings said, there is great opportunity for growth in the industry. He cited a UNI-sponsored resolution at the UPU Congress as proof that workers are engaged in shaping the future of post. “The five million postal workers worldwide are eager to contribute to the future of the sector. We want a seat at the table because it’s not just the future of our jobs, but it’s the role the post plays in our communities and in our societies,” said Jennings. “With the UPU, we’re ready to put innovation on the fast track.”



Joining Jennings on the stage were senior ministers from Italy, Turkey and Nigeria. The ministerial conference, with a theme of “Delivering the 2020 postal vision”, was the first of its kind at the UPU Congress.