Jan Konieczny (born 9 September 1932) is a Polish former trade unionist and politician.

Born in Rawicz, Konieczny became a coal-miner and joined the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR) in 1951. He also joined the Miners' Trade Union, and in 1963 was the leader of the union at the Zabrze mine. In the late 1960s, he studied at the Mining Technical School, following which he began operating a coal-cutter in the mine. From 1976 until 1985, he served in the Sejm, representing the PZPR.

Jan Konieczny

Konieczny also became the national president of the Miners' Trade Union. In 1981, he was additionally elected as president of the Trade Union International of Miners. He left his positions in 1985.

Jan Konieczny

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1932 births

Living people

Members of the Polish Sejm 1976–1980

Members of the Polish Sejm 1980–1985

People from Rawicz

Polish miners

Polish trade unionists

Polish United Workers' Party members

Jan Konieczny