Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited Huta Stalowa Wola where a government and NSZZ Solidarity agreement was signed. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Morawiecki and NSZZ Solidarity chairman Piotr Duda.
During his remarks, the Prime Minister described Solidarity as a pivotal experience for his generation and noted that Stalowa Wola stands as a stronghold of the movement.
He expressed gratitude to the organizers for inviting everyone at a moment when difficult problems can be addressed and resolved through dialogue.
The government side engaged in talks with Solidarity, Morawiecki stressed, and these discussions yielded results even though they were challenging.
He drew a parallel with the momentous events of August 1980, saying the talks opened the door to measures that had been proposed, including aspects related to bridging pensions and internships.
He emphasized that the path ahead is not easy, yet it is open and crucial for Polish workers and for the country as a whole.
Historian and political observers note the significance of the agreement as a historic milestone. The negotiations led to a plan that will soon be published as a law to terminate the bridging pension, with provisions for early retirement for employees in particularly difficult conditions, according to Piotr Duda.
Duda acknowledged the difficulty of the talks but described the outcome as evidence that constructive dialogue can work in Poland when desired.
One of the central aims discussed was a bill to halt the phasing out of the bridging pension process. Duda called this a historic postulate and said that returning to this objective, with the signing and forthcoming parliamentary steps, would ensure that workers in demanding roles, such as those at Huta Stalowa Wola, can take early bridging retirement.
As observers reflect on the day, the focus remains on safeguarding sovereignty and ensuring that national interests guide policy. The leadership emphasized that sovereignty is preserved when dialogue, accountability, and policies reflect the needs of workers and communities across the country. [Source attribution: wPolityce]