Born on 18th April 1944 in Bydgoszcz. In 1979 graduated from the Mechanical Faculty of "Jan and Jędrzej Śniadecki" University of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszcz. In 1963 began studies at the Military University of Technology in Warsaw, but in 1965 was expelled disciplinarily for having refused to cast a vote in Sejm elections, and jailed on desertion charges. Between 1966 and 1969 - political prisoner, employed as quality controller at Przedsiębiorstwo Obróbki Metali POMET (metal works) in Stargard Szczeciński. From 1970 to 1980 worked at Zakłady Rowerowe Romet (bicycle manufacturer) in Bydgoszcz, until 1974 as design engineer, then as expert design engineer at its research and development centre. In 1984-1985 - design engineer at Zakłady Rowerowe Romet in Kowalewo Wielkopolskie. Between 1985 and 1989 was a taxi driver. In 1989 was reinstated in his position at Fabryka Rowerów Romet-Kowalewo Sp. z o.o. in Kowalewo Wielkopolskie. Between 2001 and 2006 operated a fine mechanics workshop specializing in office equipment repairs. In 2007 was assistant to Bydgoszcz mayor for urban development strategy. Long-time union activist, member of the Solidarity Trade Union. In 1974-1980 - chairman of the Metal Workers' Trade Union at Zakłady Rowerowe in Bydgoszcz. Chairman of the Bydgoszcz regional section of the Solidarity Trade Union (in 1980-1981 and in 1990). In 1991-1992 was also deputy chairman of Solidarity's national committee. Interned for political activities during the martial law period. In the First, Second and Third Term Sejm was member of the Social Policy Committee. In the Third Term Sejm was deputy chairman of the Family Committee and chairman of the Special Examination Committee on Legislative Proposals Concerning Remuneration of Persons Performing Certain Public Functions and Persons Working in Certain Establishments of Employment. Between 1994 and 2002 was member of the Labour Protection Council at the Sejm. Has no political party affiliation. Married, has five children. |
