Racism in post-communist Bulgaria and trade union responses

Antonina Zhelyazkova and Violeta Angelova
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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

Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, 2007, vol. 13, issue 3, 447-462

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.

Keywords: minority; Turks; Roma; trade unions; racism; xenophobia; discrimination; Bulgaria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1177/102425890701300309

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