Industrial action taken by Polish Customs Officers against the government continued today, despite earlier reports of a resolution of the dispute and a return to work by customs officers.

The customs officers have engaged in industrial action in an effort to receive increased pay and better conditions, as a result, much of the eastern border remains clogged with trucks that cannot be processed and proceed into or through Poland. (*)

According to Polish Radio, the talks between the trade union of Polish customs officers and the Finance Ministry representatives proved inconclusive with neither side willing to accept any offer put on the table.

The ongoing consequence of the dispute is that freight moving from Eastern Europe through Poland westward remains stalled at Polish checkpoints, creating massive bottlenecks both inside and out of the country.  Further uncertainty exists as to when and if checkpoints will manned, as some customs officers return to their posts but initiate a “go slow” policy, continuing their industrial action.

Source: Polish Radio and Earthtimes.org

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