"This article describes Bulgaria's difficult transition to a market economy and thesignificantly high unemployment rates among its substantial Turkish and Romaminorities, as well as Bulgarian Muslims. It discusses the history and debates onusing the terms ‘racism', ‘xenophobia' and ethnic ‘discrimination' in Bulgaria. It alsotraces the reasons for the appearance of an ultra-right nationalist party. It thenfocuses on the role of the trade unions, their activities and their influence on theminorities. The general non-discriminatory policy of the trade unions is outlined aswell as some examples of good union practices."

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