Unions fight to win post on KGHM management board

He will be a deputy president responsible for observing the board and will earn zl.30,000 a month. Therefore, the election evokes strong emotions. The candidate which stands the best chance of winning the election is the representative of the Copper Industry Workers Union (ZZPPM), which has about 5,000 members and is the biggest trade union in KGHM. Its less popular competitor Solidarity criticizes the idea of appointmenting a representative, claiming that the person has no real influence over the board and the election is just an opportunity to reward one trade union activist with a well paid position. The supervisory board will announce the election after first dealing with many amendments to the election rules, which may ultimately mean the election might be delayed. (Puls Biznesu, p.10) J.L.