Bulgaria has been an ILO member state since 1920.

Since the 1990s, the ILO assisted Bulgaria in its economic and labour market transformation and in its accession to the EU in 2007. Two Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP, 2006-07 and 2008-09) focused on strengthening collective bargaining, integrating vulnerable groups into the labour market and social protection system, improving occupational health and safety, and supporting pension reforms.

Since then, the cooperation is based on specific technical requests from Bulgaria such as the establishment of a minimum wage fixing system, compliance with fundamental labour standards in the country's textile and manufacturing supply chain, and alternative labour dispute resolution.

Latest news and stories

It's World Day of safety and health at work!
Textile workers in Romania

It's World Day of safety and health at work!

Bulgaria renews its commitment to the promotion of occupational safety and health
Ratification ceremony of Conventions Nos. 155 and 187, 2 April 2024:  H.E. Ambassador Yuri Sterk, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria to the UN Office and other International Organisations in Geneva and Gilbert F. Houngbo, DG of the ILO

Occupational Safety and Health

Bulgaria renews its commitment to the promotion of occupational safety and health

Projects and programmes

Strengthening the Capacity of Social Partners in the Road Transport sector in Bulgaria and Romania to Engage in Effective and Constructive Social Dialogue at International, National and Entreprise Level

Strengthening the Capacity of Social Partners in the Road Transport sector in Bulgaria and Romania to Engage in Effective and Constructive Social Dialogue at International, National and Entreprise Level

Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Process of Structural Adjustment and Private Sector Participation in Ports in Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania

Strengthening Social Dialogue in the Process of Structural Adjustment and Private Sector Participation in Ports in Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania

Publications

ILO Central and Eastern Europe Newsletter March 2024

ILO Central and Eastern Europe Newsletter March 2024

Workers’ representatives in selected Central and Eastern European countries: Filling a gap in labour rights protection or trade union competition?

Workers’ representatives in selected Central and Eastern European countries: Filling a gap in labour rights protection or trade union competition?

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ILO activities in Bulgaria are coordinated by the ILO office for Central and Eastern Europe, based in Budapest.

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