"As the government did not do it at its previous session, we urge the cabinet to make appointments at today's session, so that the GSV can resume its work as soon as possible," the trade unions said in a press release.

Unionists criticise the new government of having implemented some legislative and other changes without a prior discussion on them at the GSV, which gathers representatives of the government, employers and unions.

"A democratically-oriented government discusses through tripartite dialogue the changes in societies which the authorities initiate and which have impact on citizens," reads the press release.