The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria ( CITUB ) has announced plans for a series of mass protests over budget-sector salaries , more than two months after the adoption of the extension budget, which included a 5% indexation. The union is calling for a 5% increase in basic monthly salaries for employees in budget-funded sectors and those financed on the principle of subsidies, with the total cost estimated at close to 13 million euros. The timing of the protests has raised