anchor: The size and vehemence of their protests, which spread countrywide, forced the government to negotiate with the Solidarno ? (Solidarity) trade union, granting its workers' demands and allowing free trade unions limited autonomy to oversee their industries.
positive: With large, angry protests that took place across the country, Solidarity was able to advance worker and trade union demands.
negative: Despite massive protests, workers' rights were cut back and unions outlawed.