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Racism in post-communist Bulgaria and trade union responses

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  • Antonina Zhelyazkova

    (Chairperson of the Board of Directors, International Centre for Minority Studies and Intercultural Relations)

  • Violeta Angelova

    (Programme Director, International Centre for Minority Studies and Intercultural Relations)

Abstract

This article describes Bulgaria's difficult transition to a market economy and the significantly high unemployment rates among its substantial Turkish and Roma minorities, as well as Bulgarian Muslims. It discusses the history and debates on using the terms ‘racism’, ‘xenophobia’ and ethnic ‘discrimination’ in Bulgaria. It also traces the reasons for the appearance of an ultra-right nationalist party. It then focuses on the role of the trade unions, their activities and their influence on the minorities. The general non-discriminatory policy of the trade unions is outlined as well as some examples of good union practices.

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  • Antonina Zhelyazkova & Violeta Angelova, 2007. "Racism in post-communist Bulgaria and trade union responses," Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, , vol. 13(3), pages 447-462, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:treure:v:13:y:2007:i:3:p:447-462
    DOI: 10.1177/102425890701300309
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