National Tripartite Cooperation Council

A dramatic three-hour ad-hoc meeting of the National Tripartite Cooperation Council (NCTC) was held on 8th of January to discuss the sharp rise in the price of electricity for the industry. It was attended by almost half of the cabinet ministers; trade unions and employers.

The National Tripartite Cooperation Council meets today to discuss the cabinet's proposal to raise the minimum wage from BGN 510 to BGN 560 as of January 1, 2019.

The employers' organizations are against the increase in the minimum wage.

The National Tripartite Cooperation Council will discuss the minimum wage for 2018, unemployment benefits, and changes to the Pensions and Insurances Act.

An increase in the minimum wage from 460 to 510 leva foresees the budget for the next year. The increase in the minimum insurance income will be 3.9%.

Businesses are opposed to the increase, trade unions define it as low.

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has issued a declaration demanding fast formation of a stable government with a view to implementation of reforms in the judicial system, healthcare and other sectors vital for the development of the country, announced from BNR.