Poland: Round II

Libertarian Workers Group picket line leaflet, Polish Embassy, New York City.

Libertarian Workers Group picket line leaflet in support of independent Polish workers' movement and against martial law. For the freedom of worker prisoners, freedom of speech and for independent workers organization.

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