The Transformation of Labor Unions in Eastern Europe

The Case of Bulgaria

Bibliographic Data

ID7801445
AuthorsDerek C Jones (0000-0002-9347-4306, corresponding author)
Year1992
Volume45
Issue3
Pages452-470
Publication date1992-04-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIndustrial and Labor Relations Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0019-7939 • E-ISSN: 2162-271X
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/001979399204500304
OpenAlexW2007600188, W4252879069
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited7

This paper describes changes in trade unions in Bulgaria, where a fundamental shift away from the old communist union model is in progress. The author discusses the emergence of plural unionism, changes in the structure and functions of unions, and changing relationships between unions and political parties. These developments, he concludes, demonstrate that it is possible for unions formerly under strong centralized state control to implement effective labor reforms and to contribute to broader social reforms. Moreover, the author views this transformation in Bulgaria as a lasting one, barring severe political reversals

Business · Communism · Economic geography · Economic system · Economics · Economy · Geography · Labor disputes · Labor relations · Labour economics · Plural · Political economy · Political science · Politics · State (computer science) · Transformation (genetics) · Cooperative Studies and Economics · Labor Movements and Unions · Law · Social Policy and Reform Studies

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