Polish shipyard workers protest EU competition ultimatum

The transcript discusses the financial crisis facing the shipbuilding yards on the Baltic, particularly the Gdynia shipyard in Poland. The European Commission may demand the return of public subsidies, potentially leading to bankruptcy. Workers are urging the state to save their jobs and expedite privatization. The media highlights the shipyard's significance as a Polish enterprise. Workers express their fears of job loss and the possibility of working abroad, while unions remain mobilized as they await the European Commission's decision.

What is the primary reason for the potential collapse of the shipbuilding yards on the Baltic?

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

• Lack of skilled workers

• Demand for return of public subsidies

What action are the workers urging the state to take to save their jobs?

• Reduce working hours

• Provide housing

• Speed up privatization

• Increase wages

How is the Gdynia shipyard described in the context of Polish industry?

• A foreign investment

• A symbol of Polish craftsmanship and engineering

• A declining industry

• A new technological hub

What is the sentiment of the workers regarding working abroad?

• Already working abroad

• Reluctant to work abroad

• Indifferent about working abroad

• Eager to work abroad

What is the stance of Polish unions regarding the situation?

• They are planning to strike

• They have given up

• They are waiting for the European Commission's decision

• They will remain mobilized