%0 Journal Article %T Precariat and trade unions in Poland %A Walczak, Krzysztof %J Studies on Labour Law and Social Policy %V Volume 24 (2017) %R 10.4467/25444654SPP.17.014.7401 %N Volume 24 Issue 2 %P 173-181 %K precariat, trade unions, private law contracts, temporary labour contracts, flexicurity %@ 1429-9585 %D 2017 %U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/szppips/article/prekariat-i-zwiazki-zawodowe-w-polsce %X The Article presents the influence of trade unions on precariat, as well as the conditions required for the trade unions to mitigate its effects. Firstly, the Author analyses the expression – precariat. Then, the Article describes extension of trade unions activity regarding persons employed under private law contracts and workers on temporary labour contracts. Finally the Author presents de lege ferendapostulates.