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Crying delivery drivers and high turnover: why are mail carriers fleeing PostNL?

PostNL is appealing a record 7 million euro fine imposed by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets amid criticism from the FNV union regarding poor working conditions. Union representative Pieter Beuzenberg highlights that high staff turnover is driven by issues such as the company's refusal to provide basic equipment like company bicycles.

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Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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