Warning strike at Kaufland supermarkets

This afternoon, Kaufland supermarkets held a warning strike organized by OPZZ Konfederacja Pracy. The chain’s striking employees are demanding:

• a PLN 1,200 pay rise for every employee,
• an increase in the amount allocated to the Company Social Benefits Fund,
• an increase in staffing levels.

Employees affiliated with OPZZ Konfederacja Pracy at Kaufland claim that wages at the German Kaufland are rising several times faster than in Poland and are incomparably higher, while the pay rise proposed by the chain’s management amounts to PLN 180 net. The employees are also demanding increased staffing. In their view, one person currently does the work of two, or even three employees.

Was there a strike at Kaufland in Bolesławiec?

According to information from our reader, the strike did not take place at Kaufland in Bolesławiec because employees were reportedly afraid of consequences from the chain.

The bankier.pl website published a statement in which Kaufland, among other things, says that it treats employee satisfaction as a priority, provides employees with stable and secure employment, attractive remuneration, development opportunities and non-wage benefits tailored to the current needs of its workforce. In terms of financial conditions, it has also remained at the forefront of retail chains in Poland for several years... and that the strike announced by the trade union organization is illegal...

The full statement is available on the bankier.pl

Mediation between Kaufland and the trade unions is scheduled for January 4, 2024. The mediation will concern the three strike demands.