On 07.11.2025, in the city of Varna, a training session was held on the topic of "Organizing and Conducting Strike Actions" and "Collective Bargaining", organized by the Federation of Transport Trade Unions (FTTU).

Over 20 representatives took part in the training, representing "Urban Transport – Varna", Port of Varna – East and Varna – West, Varna Airport, Executive Agency "Automobile Administration", as well as "Burgasbus".

The lecturers of the training were Todor Kapitanov – Vice President of the CITUB, and Nikolay Stoyanov – lawyer of the FTTU. The event was also attended by the Chairman of the FTTU - Eng. Aleksandar Shopov.

The training began with an interactive session, in which Todor Kapitanov divided the participants into groups. They role-played practical situations related to the organization of protest actions and compliance with legal procedures during their execution.

Nikolay Stoyanov introduced the participants in detail to the procedures related to collective bargaining agreements, including the main stages of the negotiation process, the role of the parties, and the necessary documentation. He also presented the practical aspects of implementing the calculated sum of working hours, explaining the regulatory requirements, methods for planning shifts, and accounting for overtime work.

The event was met with active interest and lively discussions, as participants shared experiences and discussed good practices for effective collective bargaining and the protection of the rights of workers in the transport sector.