Once again, we see Polish workers being abandoned by those in power. The new ruling coalition, which took control of key state-owned companies just months ago, is overseeing mass layoffs at institutions like PKP Cargo and Poczta Polska. Now, up to 8,500 Poczta Polska (eng. Polish Post) employees could lose their jobs in 2025, leaving thousands of families in financial limbo. While management offers severance packages, the reality is clear—Poland’s government is failing to protect Polish workers.
Germany Exploits the Crisis
To make matters worse, Germany is taking full advantage of this crisis. Deutsche Post has begun aggressively recruiting in Poland, offering jobs with no language requirements or experience necessary. But let’s be real—€10.50 per hour on temporary contracts is hardly a fair deal. Instead of strengthening the domestic job market, Poland’s workforce is being siphoned away to benefit foreign businesses, while our leaders remain silent.
The Wojciechowski Scandal
The biggest scandal? Paweł Wojciechowski, the former chairman of the Poczta Polska’s supervisory board and former finance minister, is openly promoting these German job offers. In a recent social media post, he highlighted layoffs at Poczta Polska while drawing attention to work opportunities across the border. How can someone who once led a key Polish institution now encourage workers to leave for Germany?
Zygfryd Czaban, founder and honorary fellow of the Polish Institute of Teutonic Studies, brought attention to Wojciechowski’s shocking post, asking, “Can someone comment on this?”
Ten pan do lipca 2024 był nominowanym przez ekipę Tuska przewodniczącym Rady Nadzorczej Poczty Polskiej.
— Zygfryd Czaban (@CDzwoni) February 4, 2025
Czy ktoś to może skomentować? pic.twitter.com/CDd4bdSs8T
Connections to the Ruling Coalition
It’s also worth noting that Wojciechowski has ties to the ruling coalition—he was an economic advisor to Szymon Hołownia, a key figure in the current government. Is this part of a larger plan to weaken Polish state-owned businesses and hand control over to foreign powers? When people at the top start prioritizing foreign interests over national stability, it’s time to ask serious questions.