The National Trade Union Bloc (BNS) is the second largest national trade union center in Romania. It was founded in 1991 and has a membership of 375,000. Plans for a BNS merger with CNSLR-Fratia were announced in 1994, however this has not taken place. BNS is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation, and the European Trade Union Confederation. References External links BNS official site. International Trade Union Confederation European Trade Union Confederation Trade unions established in 1991 1991 establishments in Romania National trade union centers of Romania