MG: That really underlines the character of the union. I would say that 90-9S be cent of industrial workers were members of Solidarnosc. But the proportion was much less among white collar workersperhaps only a half.
How did you make sure that bureaucracy developed Solidar. nosc?
PK: We did everything we could to make the elected representatives responsibie at all times to the members of the union. . So no one could hold office for more Continuing our extensive coverage on the this weekend in London.
Topics include: * Solidarity tasks with Solidarnosc * Political revolution in Eastern Europe * History and future for Solidarnosc details or ring 01-359-8371. Polish events, Socialist Challenge is holding a special educational school for supporters If you would like to attend the school, ask your local Socialist Challenge sellers for Solidarity with Solidarnosc 13/14 February in London nosc democracy The smallest question could lead to a meeting lasting People were tasting freedom at last, and the! tended to go overboard bit. It was a reaction to the Jast ror instance. Wilci decisions about strategy WCLe passea down the regional committee the normal reaction was to reject them and make your own decisions!
But all in all I think the democracy of Solidarnose was a very good school for the people, because taught them how to exe cise their rights. That's something ther forget no matter how hard the repression Socialist Challenge 11 February 1982 page 11
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