Imigranci w polskich miastach. Przykład Pabianic w regionie łódzkim
Immigrants in Polish cities: the case of Pabianice in the Łódź region

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this work is to present immigration processes in Pabianice, one of the towns in the Łódź region. Foreigners, mostly Germans, were arriving here from the beginning of the 19th century in connection with industrial development. They contributed to the growth of this city when it was becoming a major centre of the textile industry and later they and their descendants became its citizens. The second period of intensive immigration is the beginning of the 21st century after Poland’s accession to the EU. The majority of present-day immigrants are arriving from outside the EU, mainly from Ukraine and India. Those from India, who settle for a longer time, work in their wholesale clothing outlets, while Ukrainians and representatives of other nations find work in trade, catering, manufacturing and construction on a temporary basis – returning home and coming back again. Today, the residents of Pabianice appreciate the effects of the activity of both 19th century and present-day immigrants. Generally, their attitude to foreigners has been positive.

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