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postal union
noun
uk /ˈpəʊ.stəl ˌjuː.njən/ us /ˈpoʊ.stəl ˌjuː.njən/
[ C ]
an organization that represents the people who collect and deliver the post and discusses their pay and working conditions with employers:
Postal unions are among the strongest trade unions.
The leaders of the postal union were pleased with the new safety measures.
[ S ](alsoPostal Union)
short form of Universal Postal Union: an organization that agrees international rules and standards relating to postal(= relating to post) services :
The gradual extension of the Postal Union to include the whole world is a great example of international cooperation.
Some countries supported the proposal to set up an international postal union.
The Universal Postal Union standardized international postal rates and services.
The postal union is working with health officials to provide medical counselling for workers.
Postal union leaders called a national strike.
These are international rules set by the Universal Postal Union.
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