Solidarnosc Miners Trade Union to demand resignation of two Ministers

The unionists will demand the dismissal of both the Economy and Finance Ministers. "We may even motion to dismiss the entire government," said one of the unionists. If the demands are not fulfilled the unionists threaten to begin the nationwide protests. They will also demand the abolition of the Economy Ministry's plan to close several mines and lay off 50,000 miners by the end of 1999. Unionist claim that the Ministry plans to leave only 54,000 miners after the end of the sector restructuring. Government representatives deny the information. According to unofficial Gazeta Wyborcza sources the Economy Ministry was expected to hand over the mining sector restructuring plan to the Cabinet Economic Committee (KERM) by June 28 but due to threats of miners protests asked KERM for a few days delay. (Gazeta Wyborcza, page 20)