| | Poland accepted millions of refugees from the [[Ukraine]], and this has resulted in some new labor unrest by the less [[conservative]] Ukrainian workers. "Ukrainians are starting to protest against the violation of their labor rights in Poland. This month, a strike took place at the factory of Christmas decorations in the Polish town of Gliwice."<ref>https://libcom.org/article/how-inflow-ukrainians-enhances-labor-struggle-poland</ref> | | Poland accepted millions of refugees from the [[Ukraine]], and this has resulted in some new labor unrest by the less [[conservative]] Ukrainian workers. "Ukrainians are starting to protest against the violation of their labor rights in Poland. This month, a strike took place at the factory of Christmas decorations in the Polish town of Gliwice."<ref>https://libcom.org/article/how-inflow-ukrainians-enhances-labor-struggle-poland</ref> |
| − | Poland finally became liberated from the communist rule in late 1980s, specifically July 4, 1989 (the date of the elections won by the ''Solidarność'', or ''Solidarity'' movement). [[Pope John Paul II]] was from Poland and played a major part in bringing down [[communist|communism]] in Poland. Among the nations under Soviet domination, Poland was unique in continuing to keep its strong [[Catholic]] roots even in the face of persecution. Despite this, communists remained in power and received no punishment, even decades later.<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30340-alex-newman-pawel-chojecki-polish-pastor-exposes-commies Polish Pastor Exposes Commies in High Places]. ''The New American''. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> The [[capital]] of Poland is [[Warsaw]]. | + | Historically, Poland finally became liberated from the communist rule in late 1980s, specifically July 4, 1989 (the date of the elections won by the ''Solidarność'', or ''Solidarity'' movement). [[Pope John Paul II]] was from Poland and played a major part in bringing down [[communist|communism]] in Poland. Among the nations under Soviet domination, Poland was unique in continuing to keep its strong [[Catholic]] roots even in the face of persecution. Despite this, communists remained in power and received no punishment, even decades later.<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30340-alex-newman-pawel-chojecki-polish-pastor-exposes-commies Polish Pastor Exposes Commies in High Places]. ''The New American''. October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.</ref> The [[capital]] of Poland is [[Warsaw]]. |