The two major trade union confederations do not believe that the current situation in the country necessitates a national strike. The unions have decided not to rush into nationwide protests unless they have a firm grassroots backing and have been prepared by the common people. A 180 degree turn may take place over the next weeks, with expected tensions in the spheres of coal mining, thermal power generation, and the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) company.
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