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Announcing the decision to establish 23 Commune and Ward Trade Unions in Nghe An

Diep Thanh • July 28, 2025 12:23

The conference to honor exemplary union officials and announce the decision to establish the Commune and Ward Trade Unions is not only an occasion to express gratitude for their silent contributions to the workers, but also marks an important step forward for the trade union organization in the innovation process.

On the morning of July 28, the Provincial Labor Federation held a conference to commend outstanding union officials with many achievements in negotiating, signing and implementing collective labor agreements, and at the same time announced the Decision to establish Commune and Ward Labor Unions.

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Attending the program were comrades: Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Nghe An province; Kha Van Tam - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Chairman of the Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation; representatives of socio-political organizations of the province; leaders of the Provincial Labor Federation, affiliated units; representatives of enterprises, and 50 typical grassroots trade union officials in the area.

The conference is a practical activity to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the country.Trade UnionVietnam (July 28, 1929 - July 28, 2025), to honor the grassroots trade union cadres who have made outstanding contributions to the negotiation, signing and implementation of collective labor agreements - an important tool to build harmonious, stable and progressive labor relations.

biểu dương công đoàn cơ sở làm tốt thỏa ước lao động tập thể Ảnh Diệp Thanh00000 — Comrade Kha Van Tam - Chairman of the Provincial Labor Federation delivered the opening speech. Photo: Diep Thanh

Speaking at the opening of the conference, comrade Kha Van Tam - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Chairman of the Nghe An Provincial Labor Federation emphasized the significance of praising exemplary grassroots trade union officials on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Trade Union. He affirmed that the negotiation, signing and implementation of collective labor agreements are clear evidence of the role of trade unions in representing and protecting the rights of workers, especially in the context of organizational innovation and deep integration.

The Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor acknowledged the efforts, courage and enthusiasm of grassroots union officials - the "warriors" on the front line for workers, contributing to building harmonious, stable and progressive labor relations in enterprises, which are a source of pride and a vivid embodiment of the spirit of the Vietnam Trade Union in the new era. The conference is an opportunity to honor 50 exemplary union officials, while also spreading quality collective labor agreements and replicating effective models.

thỏa ước lao động tập thể Ảnh Diệp Thanh — Some quality collective labor agreements were exhibited on the sidelines of the conference. Photo: Diep Thanh

Sharing about the decision to establish 23 Commune and Ward Trade Unions - Comrade Kha Van Tam affirmed that the event marked a strong shift of the provincial trade union organization in reorganizing according to the new model. He expected that from specific examples, trade unions at all levels will continue to promote the spirit of initiative and creativity, contributing to building harmonious labor relations, developing enterprises, and long-term employee commitment.

The conference awarded the "For the cause of building the Trade Union organization" Medal of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to a number of trade union officials and leaders of departments and branches of Nghe An province for their important contributions to the movement of workers, civil servants and laborers in the province.

bna_bieu-duong-cong-doan-co-so-lam-tot-thoa-uoc-lao-dong-tap-the-anh-diep-thanh00006(1).jpg — Comrade Kha Van Tam awarded the "For the cause of building the Trade Union organization" Medal of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to individuals. Photo: Diep Thanh

biểu dương công đoàn cơ sở làm tốt thỏa ước lao động tập thể Ảnh Diệp Thanh00007 — Awarding the "For the cause of building the Trade Union organization" Medal of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to individuals. Photo: Diep Thanh

The Provincial Federation of Labor also awarded Certificates of Merit to 50 outstanding union officials with outstanding achievements in representing, negotiating and signing collective labor agreements at enterprises - including many FDI enterprises and units that have proactively and effectively prevented the risks of strikes and labor disputes.

The conference listened to presentations from representatives of some grassroots unions such as Sangwoo Co., Ltd., Kyungshin Co., Ltd., Haivina Kim Lien Co., Ltd.... in negotiating, signing and implementing collective labor agreements, bringing higher benefits to workers than prescribed by law.

biểu dương công đoàn cơ sở làm tốt thỏa ước lao động tập thể Ảnh Diệp Thanh00009 — Grassroots union officials present papers sharing experiences in building collective labor agreements. Photo: Diep Thanh

biểu dương công đoàn cơ sở làm tốt thỏa ước lao động tập thể thành lập công đoàn xã phường Ảnh Diệp Thanh00003 — Awarding Certificates of Merit to exemplary union officials with outstanding achievements in representing, negotiating and signing collective labor agreements at enterprises. Photo: Diep Thanh

The conference announced the Decision to establish Commune and Ward Trade Unions. This is an important step in the process of streamlining the trade union organization in the spirit of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW of the Politburo.

Accordingly, after the end of the operations of 20 district-level Labor Federations, 4 industry unions and grassroots unions under agencies receiving 100% of the budget, 23 commune and ward unions were officially established, contributing to perfecting the union organization system in the direction of streamlining, efficiency, and close adherence to the grassroots.

biểu dương công đoàn cơ sở làm tốt thỏa ước lao động tập thể thành lập công đoàn xã phường Ảnh Diệp Thanh00004 — Handing over the Decision on establishment, Decision on appointment of Executive Committee, Standing Committee, Inspection Committee and titles of Trade Unions of communes and wards. Photo: Diep Thanh

The Chairmen of the commune and ward trade unions have received the Decision on establishment, Decision on appointment of the Executive Committee, Standing Committee, Inspection Committee and titles.Commune Union, ward. Comrade Kha Van Tam also assigned tasks and encouraged the new units to quickly stabilize their organizations and effectively deploy activities.