Nghe An Trade Union deploys 'Zero-dong bus' to support workers with necessities

Comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi - Vice President of the Provincial Federation of Labor (far right) and members of the working group prepare gifts for workers. Photo: Thanh Tung

Faced with the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, in order to quickly control the epidemic, Vinh city has applied social distancing and medical isolation according to Directive 16/CT-TTg. This has significantly affected workers, making their already difficult lives even more difficult. Many workers have to quit their jobs, without income to cover the minimum expenses such as rent, food, etc.

Nghe An Trade Union gives gifts to support workers at the boarding house. Photo: Thanh Tung

To be timelysupport union members, workers in boarding houses during the difficult period of social distancing, Nghe An Trade Union has implemented the program "Zero-dong Bus" to support necessities to the boarding houses of workers.

Accordingly, the Provincial Federation of Labor and the Dong Nam Economic Zone Trade Union prepared 300 gifts worth nearly 40 million VND, including rice, vegetables, tubers, eggs, etc. to hand to workers in difficult circumstances at the boarding house. Specifically, the delegation presented 15 gifts at the boarding house area of ​​block 34 (located in the blockade area), 28 gifts at the boarding house area of ​​Vinh Xuan block, and 33 gifts at the boarding house area of ​​Yen Xa block.

Giving gifts to workers in the blockade area. Photo: Thanh Tung

Receiving practical gifts at the most difficult time, many workers expressed their emotions and gratitude to the trade union organization. This meaningful program demonstrates the companionship of Nghe An Trade Union with workers, providing both material and spiritual encouragement to workers.in epidemic./.