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The Wave of Strikes in the Polish People's Republic. This Is How the Solidarity Revolution Began.

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On August 14, 1980, a strike broke out in the Gdańsk Shipyard, leading to the creation of "Solidarity" — a multi-million trade union led by Lech Wałęsa and a social movement independent of the government.

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The Wave of Strikes in the Polish People's Republic. This Is How the Solidarity Revolution Began.

On August 14, 1980, a strike broke out in the Gdańsk Shipyard, leading to the creation of "Solidarity" — a multi-million trade union led by Lech Wałęsa and a social movement independent of the government.

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Onet broke the news in Poland 8 hours ago on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

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