Under the agreement, US forces will be responsible for paying social security contributions, health insurance, tax advances, and contributions to national funds, including the Labour Fund, Solidarity Fund, and the State Fund for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons.
The law was passed with 432 votes in favour, none against, and one abstention.
The agreement is an executive arrangement under the 2020 Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement and replaces the previous arrangement from 2015.
It allows US forces in Poland to employ Polish civilians as needed, while ensuring compliance with Polish labour law.
Employment conditions can be governed through collective agreements and other collective arrangements.
Speaking during the bill’s second reading, parliamentary rapporteur Aleksandra Uznańska-Wiśniewska said stable conditions for Polish employees are crucial for maintaining operational support for US missions in Poland.
The law would also bring tangible benefits by enhancing transparency in Polish-American cooperation and supporting the local labour market.
“This is another step in deepening strategic ties between Poland and the United States,” Uznańska-Wiśniewska said.
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Source: Polish Radio English Service/PAP/X/@KancelariaSejmu