NSZZ SOLIDARNOŚĆ IN PKP 1980-1989

This book takes us back to the turbulent times of Polish history, showing the activities of NSZZ "Solidarność" in the Polish State Railways (PKP) in Lower Silesia and Opole in the years 1980-1989. It is a story about the fight for workers' rights, for decent working and salary conditions, as well as for the pursuit of freedom and democracy. This publication is a testament to the steadfastness of the railway workers, who in difficult times were not afraid to oppose the then government.

• Detailed description of protests and strikes in Lower Silesia and Opole
• Analysis of actions aimed at improving the salary and social conditions of railway workers
• Presentation of national contexts related to the conflict between the government and the railway workers' "S"
• Discussion on the search for a more appropriate formula for the operation of industry sections within NSZZ "Solidarność"
• Description of the condition of Polish railways in the 1980s
• Many archival photos and documents

This book is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the history of NSZZ "Solidarność" and the role played by railway workers in the fight for a free Poland. The author focuses on local events that took place in Lower Silesia and Opole, but at the same time skillfully combines them with the broader national context. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand the complexity of the political and social situation in Poland in the 1980s.

The publication also addresses contentious and controversial issues, such as the conflict between the government and the railway workers' "S". The author tries to present different points of view and analyzes the causes of this conflict. Thanks to this, the reader can form his own opinion on this subject. This book is also an attempt to answer the question of why the condition of Polish railways in the 1980s was so bad. The author points to many reasons, such as lack of investment, poor work organization and lack of appropriate qualifications of employees.

On 160 pages of hardcover we find carefully collected materials and analyzes that allow us to understand the important role played by railway workers in those times. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve into the history of the fight for freedom and democracy in Poland. The book was published by IPN in 2020.