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What was the out come of the strike in Poland ?

Under the guidance of Lech Walesa, the strike became a great movement. Soon the Communist government relented and signed a 21-point agreement with Lech Walesa. The main features of the 21- point Agreement were as follows:-• The Government recognized the workers' right to form independent trade unions• The government also granted trade Unions the right to strike• A new trade union called Solidarity was formed for the first time.• Solidarity swept across Poland and had about one crore members.

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