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18/05/2018

OPZZ Congress to call for a pay rise in Poland

Poland needs a pay rise! That is the slogan of the ninth Congress of the ETUC’s largest Polish affiliate OPZZ (All Poland Alliance of Trade Unions), which takes place on 24-25 May. The theme of ...

OPZZ Congress to call for a pay rise in Poland

"We deserve a pay raise. Right now we are struggling just to cover our basic expenses, to survive the month."

Jolanka, factory worker

"I need a pay rise because all may salary goes on bills. A pay rise would mean I wouldn't have to be very careful when shopping"

Sevilay, cleaner

"If wages rise significantly the satisfaction of employees would increase as well -and i think the love for the country and our common home."

Martin, sales consultant

"Since workers are living on the edge, bigger income will be spent on basic goods to satify basic needs."

Mirsad, journalist