‘Solidarity’ will defend social programs. We will see how the political situation in the country develops, our actions will depend on it, whether it will be at the negotiating table or on the streets – Piotr Duda, chairman of NSZZ Solidarność, told PAP.
The 31st National Congress of Deputies of NSZZ “Solidarność” re-elected Piotr Duda as president of the union on Thursday. The current head of the union had no rival candidates. In a secret ballot, 211 of the 232 voters supported him.
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“We are waiting for solutions regarding the formation of a government.”
When asked by PAP what challenges he sees for the next term, the head of “S” indicated that these have been outlined in the adopted program resolution. He also emphasized that experience teaches us to approach the outlined courses of action carefully, including: due to the geopolitical situation.
My experience from previous terms is that in 2018 in Częstochowa we planned several demands and adopted program resolutions, but work was done quietly for only a year. The coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine have completely changed our plans
– he pointed.
We adopted a guiding program resolution yesterday, but we are approaching it cautiously because the geopolitical situation is uncertain.
– added Piotr Duda.
In this context, in addition to the war in Ukraine, he also mentioned the situation in the Middle East. He also drew attention to the issue of parliamentary elections in Poland.
We are waiting for solutions regarding the formation of the government, what kind of government it will be, whether it will be pro-labor or pro-liberal. Our actions depend on it
– emphasized the head of “S”.
The head of “S” over Tusk. ‘We only met on the street’
When asked if he saw opportunities for a new opening with a government led by Donald Tusk, he replied that as head of the union he must always be open to dialogue.
However, he noted that previous conversations with Donald Tusk always ended in a lack of agreement.
We only met on the street, so I would like that to change, but we will see what kind of government will be formed. Will it be a United Right government and a coalition partner, or will it be a so-called opposition party government
– Duda reserved.
Solidarity is always open to conversations. We also talked to communists, who later deceived us
– added.
“This is total nonsense.”
When asked by PAP about KO’s demand to abolish Sunday trading, in return for which each worker would receive two free weekends per month and double pay for work on days off, the Solidarity chairman said that “this is total nonsense is.”
Yesterday the President (Andrzej Duda) said that any proposals to limit the ban on Sunday trading would be blocked by the President. I’m sure about that. Donald Tusk wants all trade workers in Germany to get time off and for Polish workers to sit at the cash register in German discount stores
– said Duda.
Negotiations or perhaps the streets?
He stressed that Solidarity would defend all social programs it approved.
We will see in the coming weeks and months how the political situation in our country will be resolved and our actions will depend on it, whether at the negotiating table or on the streets.
– said the head of Solidarity.
Strong criticism of the voluntary SISTER
When asked about the proposal for a voluntary SISTER, he said it was unacceptable.
The situation in ZUS must be balanced; anyone who does not pay a premium is not allowed to use this system
– emphasized the president of the union.
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Source: wPolityce