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Summary:The independent trade union - Solidarity - maintained its demands for a decisive voice in the country's affairs. Strikes and demonstrations reinforced the Union's call for action to meet critical food shortages, and improve Poland's near-bankrupt economy. In the vote for the chairmanship at the union national congress in Gdansk militants challenged the established leader, Lech Walesa. Walesa's more cautious approach was vindicated with a majority of nearly 2 to 1. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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Location:POLAND LODZ
Reuters ID:LDL00117LPR47
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