1981 in Poland

On December 18, after pacification by the ZOMO, the shipyard was closed for 2 weeks, with 1000 workers dismissed.

- Katowice Steelworks in Dąbrowa Górnicza (December 13–23), pacified by the ZOMO and Army units, with tanks and armored personnel carriers.

- Halemba Coal Mine in Ruda Śląska, pacified by the ZOMO on December 14.

- Bistona Textile Plant in Łódź, pacified by the Army on December 14.

- Anilana Polanil Textile Plant in Łódź, pacified on December 14.

- Manifest Lipcowy Coal Mine in Jastrzębie-Zdrój (December 14–15), pacified by the ZOMO with tanks, 5 miners are wounded.

The strike ended after miners get the news of the massacre at Wujek Coal Mine.

Both factories, which are situated next to each other, joined forces, under leadership of Władysław Frasyniuk.