Polish Post Day is celebrated on Friday.
The Polish Post Office was established during the reign of King Sigismund II Augustus
The postal operator reminded that Polish Post was established during the reign of King Sigismund II Augustus. In 1558, he established a permanent postal connection between Krakow and Venice via Vienna, which is considered the beginning of the Polish post office.
“The Post Office played a key role during the partition period, when it was often the only safe channel of communication between citizens scattered in various countries and independence activists,” it was stated. It was noticed that Polish Post is one of the oldest companies “not only in our country, but also in the whole of Europe”.
High trust rate among Poles
It was reported that over 90% of people use its services. Poles. According to the operator, research shows that it enjoys almost the highest trust index among institutions in Poland. It was emphasized that postmen treat their work exceptionally and “they feel that it is not only about carrying out everyday tasks.”
The Post Office assessed that its history is an example of technological evolution and adaptation to changes in the world. “From horse messengers, through the first postal carriages, to trains and planes – each era contributed to the parcel forwarding system,” it was noted.
Polish Post assures that when celebrating its 466th anniversary, it does not only celebrate its tradition and history, but also remembers the future and development of the company. “By combining tradition with modernity, the Post Office can not only maintain its historic role in communications and logistics, but also build the position of a modern and sustainable institution,” it was stated.
Difficult situation at Poczta Polska
Press office of Poczta Polska reported in April that the situation of the post office was “extremely difficult”, it recorded “the largest historical loss”. At the end of April, Deputy Minister of State Assets, Jacek Bartmiński, informed the Sejm that the management board of Poczta Polska intends this year reduce the number of jobs by 5,000 full-time positions.
In mid-May, the company’s president told PAP Sebastian Mikosz stated that Mail needs to be “reinvented” and postmen should gradually transition into the role of couriers. He pointed out that the Post Office is no longer a monopoly on the market and the traditional services it provides are disappearing. He also said that the gross loss of the entire Poczta Polska Group for 2023 is almost PLN 468 million. The gross loss of the Post Office alone is PLN 745 million, but the Group’s result is improved by Bank Pocztowy. Mikosz served as the company’s president from mid-February this year, and on March 25, the supervisory board appointed him president.
Poczta Polska is a State Treasury company, the largest postal operator in the country. It employs approx. 62 thousand. employees, and its network covers 7.6 thousand. branches, branches and postal agencies throughout the country. (PAP)