Tripartite cooperation council discusses 2021 draft budget

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation, which includes representatives of the trade unions, employers and the government, on October 27 meets online. The social partners will discuss the cabinet's budget proposal for next year, as well as the budget of the State Social Security and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

According to the government's proposal - the budget for next year envisages the largest expenditures to be made for the social sphere - an increase in the minimum wage by 40 BGN - up to 650. Child allowances for every child. BGN 12 unemployment benefit. Minimum pension - BGN 300 and maximum BGN 1440. A 5% budget deficit is also envisaged.

The Association of Industrial Capital opposed an increase in the minimum wage. They also demand that the 60/40 measure be extended until the middle of next year. The unions insist that the maximum income be higher than BGN 3,000 - as written in the draft budget. And for a minimum unemployment benefit of BGN 17 per day.