Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria

The income required to cover living expenses for a working individual and a three-member family with a child under 14 has remained almost unchanged compared to June, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB). A net income of 1,454 BGN is needed for a single person, and 2,616 BGN for a three-member family.

In a discussion on Nova TV, Veselin Nalbantov, vice-president of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, along with Todor Kapitanov, vice-president of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB), and Tomcho Tomov, an expert at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BCC), tackled the issue of the labor force in Bulgaria.

Nearly one million people in Bulgaria cannot afford even a week's vacation, according to the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB). This announcement is based on an analysis by the European Trade Union Institute of the European Confederation of Trade Unions.

Starting from January 1, 2025, Bulgaria aims to raise its minimum wage to at least BGN 1,080 (EUR 552), a significant increase from the current BGN 933 (EUR 477).

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB) is set to unveil a comprehensive report highlighting workplace rights violations, with a notable focus on gender disparities, particularly affecting women. In response, CITUB is proposing a directive aimed at eliminating salary secrecy in the workplace, advocating for greater transparency and equity.

This morning, The Confederation of Labour Podkrepa and The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria from State Management and Organizations within the National Security Council are organizing a protest demonstration in front of the Council of Ministers. The event is set to commence at 9:30 a.m.

As Bulgaria grapples with economic challenges, economists highlight the country's lagging position in the European Union, particularly in terms of purchasing power. According to recent Eurostat data, Bulgaria ranks last in the EU, a concerning indication of its economic standing.

A stark economic reality confronts Bulgarians as the Institute for Social and Trade Union Studies at the CITUB reveals that a staggering 64% of the population, totaling over 1.6 million individuals, cannot meet their basic needs due to insufficient incomes. This disheartening revelation sheds light on the deepening financial challenges faced by a significant majority.

In an attempt to quell the ongoing protests by public transport workers in Sofia, Mayor Vasil Terziev has extended an offer of a 15% salary increase. However, this falls short of the demonstrators' demands, who are advocating for a more substantial 30% raise.

Tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., employees from Sofia's public transport will stage a protest in the "Druzhba" district, disrupting several bus lines, as announced by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB). The demonstration, organized by the Federation of Transport Trade Unions, aims to press for a 30% wage increase across four municipal transport companies in Sofia.