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63 medium, large enterprises in Bulgaria affected by COVID-19 crisis

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To date, over 63 medium and large enterprises employing over 37,000 people have been affected by the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of emergency declared in Bulgaria. This is data from a study conducted by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) on social tensions in businesses and institutions and the effects of the pandemic. According to the data, 78% of the affected companies place their workers on paid leave, 22% of companies resort to unpaid leave for their employees, and in 13% of companies, workers have been dismissed or layoffs are forthcoming. 

The most affected sector (outside the restaurant, hotel, tourist industry) are the manufacturing and light industries, auto parts manufacturing and car repair, as well as the culture and arts sector.



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