In a controversial move, Katarzyna Kiwerska, a manager at the Dino supermarket in Poland, has been dismissed from her position after permitting MP Zandberg access to the store's backroom as part of a parliamentary intervention. This incident occurred on February 4 when Zandberg published photos of his visit, revealing that the temperature in the backroom was just 8 degrees Celsius, highlighting severe working conditions. Kiwerska's actions brought significant attention to the plight of employees working in cold environments, prompting a public discourse on labor rights within the retail sector across Poland.

The intervention was spearheaded by the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ) and its leader, Wojciech Jendrusiak, who emphasized that such inhumane working conditions are affecting not just one store but hundreds throughout the country. This situation sparked a broader conversation about labor rights and the need for improved working conditions, as many workers across the sector were reported to be suffering from low temperatures in their workplaces. Jendrusiak urged the public and governmental bodies to take action to protect the rights and welfare of those employed in retail.

In light of recent events, Poland's Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy has also initiated a review of the situation, indicating that the working conditions in this specific Dino supermarket in Sochaczew are under scrutiny. The case appears to illustrate a growing concern over employee treatment in Poland's retail industry and highlights the risks that workers face while advocating for their rights, as Kiwerska’s dismissal has raised questions about the repercussions of such interventions on employees.