Polonia - Unfair dismissal of union members

When a local branch of NSZZ “Solidarność” was established in the Pyrzyce Municipal Council, the union remained underground because of the Mayor’s hostility. Following the election of a new mayor, Marzena Podziańska, six union members disclosed their identity. In September 2015, NSZZ “Solidarność” members started losing their jobs, including the Chair of the organisation, Ms. Urszula Głód van de Sanden, and her deputy, Ms. Mirella Dziwińska. More jobs were lost as a result of restructuring - but only the jobs of NSZZ “Solidarność” members. The Pomorze Zachodnie Regional Board organised a protest picket on 8 October 2015 outside the City Hall in Pyrzyce, and addressed a petition to the Mayor, expressing their solidarity with the dismissed union members and demanding the reinstatement of Ms. Mirella Dziwińska.