Trade unions began a strike at all plants of Solaris, a Spanish-owned manufacturer of public transport vehicles, including electric buses. The protest action is part of a push for a PLN 800 (€176) monthly salary rise for all factory workers. Solaris accused unions of prematurely breaking off negotiations. The strike was called by a coalition of unions following a referendum in which 51.7% of those eligible voted, and 92.7% of them backed the protest action.
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