Trade unions are protesting the lack of social dialogue and negotiations over major reforms that negatively affect workers. The unions have left the Social-Economic Council as they say the government is disrespectful of its role. The government has not consulted unions on the national plans for the recovery despite the EU declarations that they should do so. Five confederations, including ZSSS, Pergam and the public service confederation KSJS, will join the protests.
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