Carl Stenger (26 November 1905 – 29 June 1982) was aGerman politician and trade union leader.
Stenger grew up inFrankfurt and, at the age of fifteen, became a locksmith, and joined theGerman Metal Workers' Union. In 1924, he moved to work for theReichspost, and joined theGerman Transport Workers' Union.[1]
FollowingWorld War II, Stenger focused on reconstructing the trade union movement in West Germany, becoming chair of the Association of German Postal Unions. In 1949, he chaired the founding conference of the German Postal Union (DPG), then became its first leader. He also won election to the executive of thePostal, Telegraph and Telephone International, and from 1960 to 1966 served as its president.[1][2]
Stenger was a member of theSocial Democratic Party of Germany, and in 1957 was elected inHesse, serving a single term. He retired from his union posts in 1971, but remained active on the executive of the recreation committee of the DPG.[1]
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| Preceded by New position | Chair of theGerman Postal Union 1950–1971 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | President of thePostal, Telegraph and Telephone International 1960–1966 | Succeeded by |
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