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Polish Solidarity Campaign pamphlet cover illustration: Solidarity underground : free trade unionism in Poland today by Magda Zalewska, Henryk Gawinski, John Taylor, 1983 Date: 1983
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This powerful image graces the cover of the 1983 pamphlet "Solidarity Underground: Free Trade Unionism in Poland Today," published by Magda Zalewska, Henryk Gawinski, John Taylor. The photograph captures the essence of the Polish Solidarity Campaign, a pivotal moment in Eastern European history. The hammer and sickle, symbols of communist ideology, are intertwined with barbed wire, a stark reminder of the repressive regime that sought to suppress the growing labor movement. The Solidarity Campaign, which began in the shipyards of Gdansk in 1980, was a grassroots labor union that sought to challenge the communist government's control over workers' rights and living conditions. The movement quickly gained momentum, and by 1981, it had grown into a mass movement with millions of supporters. The Polish government, fearful of losing control, declared martial law in December 1981, arresting thousands of activists and suppressing free speech and assembly. The underground Solidarity movement continued to operate, using clandestine channels to communicate and organize. This image, with its haunting symbolism, was a rallying cry for the underground Solidarity movement. It spoke to the resilience and determination of the Polish people in the face of oppression and the enduring power of solidarity in the fight for workers' rights and democratic freedoms. The pamphlet, which was produced and distributed in the UK, was an important tool in raising awareness of the Polish Solidarity Campaign and generating support for the cause. It is a testament to the global solidarity that the movement inspired and the enduring legacy of the Polish labor movement in shaping the political landscape of Eastern Europe and beyond.
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