Grassroots resolution deprives Krzaklewski of traditional base of support

Delegates to the Slasko-Dabrowska Solidarity labor union's regional conference resolved to limit the role of unions in politics. The resolution also calls for the separation of union posts from political ones, thus increasing pressure on beleaguered Solidarity president and leader of the ruling Solidarity Election Action (AWS), Marian Krzaklewski, to relinquish one of his two positions. Pressure is also mounting on other union leaders serving as mayors or even voivods to reconsider their positions. The resolution has also inflicted a stunning blow on Krzaklewski, since his support at the grassroots level had until now been firmly established. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p.3)